Working with Sex Offenders in Prisons and through Release to the Community
A Handbook
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Working with Sex Offenders in Prisons and through Release to the Community is the first study of its kind to look at a wide range of issues and problems relating to the management of sexual offenders in prisons and their reintegration into the community. Spencer's analysis of the delivery of prison-based offence-specific programmes, both within the broader context of criminal justice systems and the community provides valuable insight into the relationship between prisons and other agencies dealing with sex offenders. Spencer makes a strong case for implementing treatment for sexual offenders within prisons, as well as the need for support and supervision in the community once released. His multi-agency approach is an innovative and cohesive strategy for effective interventions, and highlights major issues which need to be addressed so that programmes stand a chance of succeeding in a penal setting.
The issues involved in the setting up of programmes, the creation of the right environment, and the support and training of staff, are universally applicable; as are discussions of risk assessment, the links between victims and offenders, sex offenders in special hospitals, women as sex abusers, the use of pornography and sexual offender notification. This book is essential reading, not only for specialists in the field, but also for students and professionals working in related areas.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Foreword by William L. Marshall
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Sexual Offenders and their Victims
- 3. Creating an Integrated Approach within a Prison Service
- 4. Other Issues for Prisons
- 5. The Programme
- 6. Complementary and Supporting Programmes
- 7. Monitoring and Evaluation
- 8. Staff Training and Support
- 9. Information about Offending Behaviour
- 10. Bridging the Gap I – Throughcare, the Multi-agency Approach
- 11. Bridging the Gap II – From Prison to Home and the Community
- 12. Other Multi-Agency Issues
- 13. The Prisoner’s Tale
- 14. Postscript
- 15. A Model for Multi-Agency Casework, Cooperation and Management of Information about Imprisoned Offenders who are Subsequently Released to the Community
- Appendix I: The Sex Offender Treatment Programme (SOTP), England and Wales
- Appendix II: Case Studies from the Stop Programme
- References
- Subject Index
- Author Index
- Backcover