Social Work with Sex Offenders: Making a Difference Contributor(s): Cowburn, Malcolm (Author), Myers, Steve (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447358775 ISBN-13: 9781447358770 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $41.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Social Science | Criminology - Social Science | Sexual Abuse & Harassment |
Dewey: 362.8 |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.75 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This topical book engages with a wide range of issues related to social work practice with people who have sexually offended. It addresses the emotional impacts of 'facing the sex offender', the importance of values and ethics in practice, and reviews popular and academic understandings of sex offenders and sex crimes. Its accessible style and use of practice based learning exercises will help readers to reflect on theory, practice and developing emotional resilience. |