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Theory-Based Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Sexual Aggression
Theory-Based Assessment Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Aggression Author:Gordon C. Nagayama Hall, Oxford University Press Sexual aggression is a pervasive societal problem with devastating and sometimes permanent effects on victims. Approximately one in four adults have been either victims or perpetrators of sexually aggressive behavior. Research paints a bleak picture of repeat offenders and ineffective treatment programs, yet despite this, psychologists and othe... more »r mental health professionals are increasingly becoming involved in the assessment and treatment of sexual offenders in clinical and forensic settings. This book offers suggestions for effective treatment based on state-of-the science theory and research. Using the Quadripartite Model of sexual aggression to provide a framework for causes and possible solutions, it breaks new ground by proposing preventive intervention with potential perpetrators, making this a valuable resource for anyone involved in mental health, criminology, and the judicial system.« less