Assessing Youth introduces program and clinical staff to the goals and principles, techniques and instruments, and accomplishments and pitfalls of assessing young people who have sexually abused. While integrating the most current research, David Prescott differentiates clearly between assessments of adults and those of adolescents. This primer provides an overview of many of the instruments currently in use for assessing youth and addresses areas of risk that can serve as treatment goals. It further provides considerations for the developmental needs of youth, brief suggestions for interviewing, and links to new resources. Assessing Youth is the most user-friendly primer on adolescent assessment available. Learn More

The frequency of Autism Spectrum Disorders being diagnosed has risen significantly in recent years. Along with this increase so are the numbers of children and teens identified with problematic sexual behaviors. Therapists trained in traditional treatment strategies for people with sexual behavior problems are more and more frequently called upon to work with these youth, but the assumptions and methods that work so well with other clients often fail with this population. This timely book provides essential information about the Autism Spectrum Disorders, how to adjust the assessment process to accommodate this disorder, and practical approaches to understanding unique family dynamics, and healthy and problematic sexual behaviors. This book also provides insights to working with Autism Spectrum cases when there is the co-occurrence of intellectual disabilities and/or various mental health problems. Case presentations and useful treatment tips make the information engaging and practical. Learn More

Available this Spring, 2010!

In this new volume, Prescott and Longo take the theory and science addressed in Current Perspectives and translates it into useful information for clinical practice. With the belief that a good book should be like attending a great three-day conference, the editors have assembled diverse perspectives from nationally recognized leaders as well as rising stars in the field. Current Applications addresses practical topics related to everyday clinical practice with young people who have sexual behavior problems, from making meaningful connections in treatment to building on the strengths of young people. The book goes beyond traditional sex abuse specific treatment approaches into new areas that will engage all aspects of the adolescent’s development and his or her environment. Topics include working with developmentally delayed youth, building on client strengths, brain-based interventions, art therapy, considerations in using the polygraph, public policy, working through client resistance, and many others. Contributors to this excellent one-volume compendium include, but not limited to: Jack Apsche, Jill Levenson, Phil Rich, Steven P. Sawyer, Joann Schladale, and Ken Singer. Learn More

Current Perspectives represents the best thinking and practice from leaders and front-line workers who assess and treat sexually aggressive and abusive adolescents and young people with sexual behavior problems. With chapters ranging from considerations of diversity to ethics and developing integrity, from developmental concerns in pre-pubertal clients to girls with sexually abusive behaviors, from research on resilience to an examination of attachment styles, from drama therapy to neurological impacts, Current Perspectives is the best one-volume compendium available.

Drawing on the expertise of contributors including John Hunter, Toni Cavanagh Johnson, Susan Robinson, Tony Morrison, Judith Becker, Lisa Frey, William Friedrich, Jane Gilgun, Barbara Schwartz, Robert Prentky, Joann Schladale, Steve Bengis, Penny Cunninggim, and Martin Calder, among many others, editors Rob Longo and David Prescott offer the equivalent of a three-day seminar in print form. Every juvenile treatment program should make this rich resource available for its administrators, clinicians, protective service workers, and professionals working in the juvenile justice system.
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Harris delves into the ethical and practical issues facing professionals – from administrators to direct-care workers – in the residential field. His insistence on respect for the children in care and the empowerment of their families while they are in the system shines through. His commitment to helping administrators and workers think through issues can only help improve services, even in tough budget times. This updated and expanded volume is a must-have for managers and staff looking at the larger picture and for staff at all levels working in residential care facilities.
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Growing Beyond Treatment Manual (2002) is the therapist’s and clinician’s guide to Susan Robinson’s first-of-its-kind workbook for adolescent females who sexually abuse. This essential companion manual explains the purpose for each chapter in the workbook, provides answers to the self-administered workbook quizzes, lists web sites and other resources for information on working with adolescent females, and includes original experiential exercises to be used with each workbook chapter. Learn More

This Treatment Manual and Client Workbook is a first-of-its-kind written specifically for adolescent girls.

Growing Beyond Treatment Manual is the therapist’s and clinician’s guide to Susan Robinson’s workbook for adolescent females who sexually abuse. This essential companion manual explains the purpose for each chapter in the workbook, provides answers to the self-administered workbook quizzes, lists web sites and other resources for information on working with adolescent females, and includes original experiential exercises to be used with each workbook chapter. Learn More

Susan Robinson has written a first-of-its-kind workbook for female adolescents who sexually abuse. The OJJDP has confirmed that differences between female and male clients and patients require gender-specific treatments. Growing Beyond (2002) is an excellent resource for those approaches, focusing on telling what they did, dealing with their own victimization, realizing the impact of abuse on themselves and those they abused, developing positive sexuality, and building self-esteem. Each chapter includes homework assignments and exercises. Learn More

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This companion booklet to Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors - What's Natural and Healthy contains straightforward, easy-to-read information in the following areas:
1) Some reasons children may engage in problematic sexual behaviors;
2) Decreasing problematic sexual behavior in children;
3) Parent and child working together to modify problematic sexual behaviors;
4) Encouraging healthy boundaries;
5) How to handle worrisome masturbation;
6) Parenting children with sexual behavior problems;
7) Talking about sex with children;
8) Handling sexual behavior problems in school;
9) Assessment and treatment of children with sexual behavior problems;
10) Special issues for substitute parents; and
11) Helpful resources for teaching children about sex and sexuality. Learn More