The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders

A Practitioner's Guide

Daniel Wilcox editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:31st Mar '09

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The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders cover

The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders presents an in-depth examination of the contribution that polygraph testing can make to offender treatment programmes, with a particular focus on sexual offenders.

  • Features coverage of a very timely issue – the British Psychological Society has convened a working party to assess the contribution of the polygraph to forensic work
  • Potential for greater book demand with the Home Office's current consideration of research on polygraph testing with a view to increasing its usage
  • Primary focus on sexual offenders
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"Overall, the book is both readable and informative bringing the reader up to date with current thinking and research in this area. It is a recommended read for those interested in improving their understanding of the use of the polygraph with sex offenders." Child Abuse Review, 2010

ISBN: 9780470742235

Dimensions: 229mm x 155mm x 20mm

Weight: 522g

358 pages