Young Men Who Have Sexually Abused

Young men who sexually abuse is a subject of increasing concern amongst professionals. <p>This important volume explores the current theoretical and practice issues involved in working therapeutically with young men who have sexually abused. Linking theory to practice, <b>Andrew Durham</b> provides detailed case studies of young men who have committed varying acts of inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviours, and analyses the therapeutic interventions provided for each.</p> <p><b>Key features of this accessible guide include:</b></p> <ul> <li>A clear, practical framework for assessing whether or not a child’s sexual behaviour is a problem.</li> <li>Full assessment schedule for determining the risks and needs of young men who have sexually abused.</li> <li>Discussion of family assessment and support.</li> <li>Guidance for managing difficult foster placements.</li> <li>Advice on deciding when a young person is no longer a risk.</li> </ul> <p><i>Young Men Who Have Sexually Abused</i> identifies the need for therapeutic interventions to be holistic and reach beyond purely offence-specific work. It will be a valuable resource for practitioners, academics and students in social work, social care, psychology and residential childcare.</p>