Praise for
Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual
Offenders, Second Edition
‘The Second Edition of Understanding, Assessing, and
Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders showcases Phil Rich’s
experience and mastery of the research and clinical literature. In
my view, this is an excellent therapy book and, like its
predecessor, will help practitioners to work effectively and
ethically with juvenile offenders. It is destined to become a
classic.’
–Tony Ward, Ph D, Dip Clin Psy; Victoria University of
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
‘Phil Rich is considered one of the world’s leading authorities
on how best to understand, assess, and treat juvenile sexual
offenders, and this Second Edition of his excellent text
shows why he is held in such high regard. All theoreticians,
researchers, and practitioners whose work brings them in contact
with juvenile sexual offenders should definitely read this
remarkable book.’
–W. L. Marshall, OC, FRSC, Ph D; Director, Rockwood
Psychological Services, Ontario, Canada
‘Phil Rich’s book, Understanding, Assessing, and
Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders, Second Edition offers
new and thought-provoking ideas, updates, and information,
especially on developmental pathways. This book is one of the few
publications on juvenile sexual offending that offers something new
and revealing to the field.’
–Robert E. Longo, LPC, NCC, ACS, BCIA-EEG, BCN;
Serendipity Healing Arts, Lexington, North Carolina
‘Phil Rich masterfully fills the gap in the juvenile sexual
offender treatment literature with a book that is neither
introductory nor narrowly specialized. Seasoned veterans will
appreciate his thoughtful and studied approach. Newcomers will find
this book a vital go-to resource.’
–David Prescott, LICSW, Clinical Director, Becket Family
of Services, Falmouth, Maine
‘Mind-blowingly brilliant–Rich by name and rich in depth,
detail, description, and debate. An instant classic,
Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual
Offenders, Second Edition is both comprehensive and challenging
with its material and messages, yet reassuringly accessible and
practical.’
–Martin C. Calder, Calder Social Work Training and
Consultancy, Leigh, Lancashire, UK
THE LANDMARK TEXT FOR WORKING WITH JUVENILE SEXUAL OFFENDERS
AND UNDERSTANDING SEXUALLY ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENTS–NOW FULLY REVISED
Thoroughly revised, the Second Edition of
Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual
Offenders guides mental health professionals through the
breadth of assessment and intervention methods available for
working with this special population, providing a succinct yet
complete survey of the field, the etiological development of
sexually abusive behavior in juveniles, and a reliable resource for
assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
