The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders
A Practitioner's Guide
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published:31st Mar '09
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
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 <
"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