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Author Spencer, Alec P

Title Working with sex offenders in prisons and through release to the community : a handbook / Alec P. Spencer
Published London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©1999

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Description 1 online resource (252 pages)
Series Forensic focus ; 15
Forensic focus ; 15.
Contents 2. Sexual Offenders and their Victims 20 -- 3. Creating an Integrated Approach within a Prison Service 42 -- 4. Other Issues for Prisons 61 -- 5. The Programme 77 -- 6. Complementary and Supporting Programmes 107 -- 7. Monitoring and Evaluation 114 -- 8. Staff Training and Support 119 -- 9. Information about Offending Behaviour 130 -- 10. Bridging the Gap I--Throughcare, the Multi-agency Approach 135 -- 11. Bridging the Gap II--From Prison to Home and the Community 141 -- 12. Other Multi-Agency Issues 180 -- 13. The Prisoner's Tale 189 -- 15. A Model for Multi-Agency Casework, Cooperation and Management of Information about Imprisoned Offenders who are Subsequently Released to the Community 194 -- Appendix I The Sex Offender Treatment Programme (Sotp), England and Wales 201
Summary This book looks at a wide range of issues and problems relating to the management of sexual offenders in prisons and their reintegration into the community. Issues involved in the setting up of programmes, the creation of the right environment, and the support and training of staff, are universally applicable
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-242) and indexes
Notes Print version record
Subject Sex offenders -- Rehabilitation
Sex offenders -- Rehabilitation -- Great Britain
Paraphilic Disorders -- rehabilitation
Community Mental Health Services -- organization & administration
Prisoners -- psychology
Sex Offenses -- prevention & control
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sexual Abuse & Harassment.
Sex offenders -- Rehabilitation
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Form Electronic book
ISBN 058515340X
9780585153407