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Attachment and Sexual Offending: Understanding and Applying Attachment Theory to the Treatment of Juvenile Sexual Offenders
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Attachment and Sexual Offending: Understanding and Applying Attachment Theory to the Treatment of Juvenile Sexual Offenders | Paperback

by Phil Rich (Author)

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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Wiley
Edition:  1st Edition
Page Count:  348 Pages
Publication Date:  December 09, 2005
Sales Rank:  822,381nd


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This book provides a broad overview of the literature, theory, and clinical treatment of attachment deficit. It discusses its application in understanding the etiology of juvenile sexual offending, as well as implications for treatment. Issues addressed include the components of attachment and social connection, attachment and the development of personality, neurology and attachment, the development of social competence, and consideration of whether attachment can be learned.


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Important Forensic Psychology book by Dr. M. K. Seifert (Salisbury, MD USA) 5 Stars
August 17, 2008
Phil has made a major contribution to the field of forensic psychology. he has reviewed the literature on attachment extensively and explored its role in sexual offending. If you work with sexual offenders, you want to read this book. Dr. Kathy, Author CARE - 2 Manual

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