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Aspects of young sex abusers—a review of the literature concerning young sex abusers (1996–2004)
Author(s) -
Lowenstein Ludwig
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
clinical psychology and psychotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.315
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1099-0879
pISSN - 1063-3995
DOI - 10.1002/cpp.476
Subject(s) - psychology , sexual abuse , sex offender , drug abuser , sex offense , clinical psychology , psychiatry , female sex , incidence (geometry) , substance abuse , human factors and ergonomics , poison control , medicine , medical emergency , physics , optics
This article concerns itself with the serious problem of sexual abuse in our society, which appears to be increasing worldwide. It will also consider the incidence, the patterns of offending and comparison studies, followed by the causes and associated features of sexual abusers. The assessment and diagnosis of sex abuse offenders, the risk assessment of sex abusers and prevention and treatment approaches are followed by specific aspects of female sex offenders and the ethical and legal issues. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.