Synopses & Reviews
Challenging much current thinking in the field that considers these youths a homogenous group, this volume applies a heterogeneous approach. Individualized treatment plans addressing a wide range of needs are presented. Practical and specific guidance about assessment, treatment, and discharge planning is well-grounded in research, providing a solid theoretical and conceptual framework. Staff training, development and treatment outcome evaluation are also included.
In the Preparing for Treatment section, the book discusses how to translate the needs of sexually aggressive youth into a program model. In its Providing Treatment section there are descriptions of therapeutic, milieu, and specialized interventions. Finally, in a Supporting Treatment section, guidance is given to improve outcome evaluation efforts, staff selection, and training.
Synopsis
Challenging much current thinking in the field that considers sexually aggressive youth a homogenous group, this volume applies a heterogeneous approach. Individualized treatment plans addressing a wide range of needs are presented. Practical and specific guidance about assessment, treatment and discharge planning is well-grounded in research, providing a solid theoretical and conceptual framework. Staff training, development and treatment outcome evaluation are also included.
Synopsis
Details a comprehensive, needs-based model that allows effective, individualized treatment plans.
About the Author
TIM LEMMOND is a clinical psychologist and private consultant in North Carolina. He began working with sexually and physically aggressive youth in 1983.DAVID ALLAN VERHAAGEN is director of Southeast Psychological Services in North Carolina. He has served as clinical director for three mental health agencies and has been a consultant for agencies nationwide.
Table of Contents
Preparing for Treatment
Introduction to Sexually Aggressive Youth
Programmatic Foundations: Needs-Based Treatment
Translating Needs into a Program Model
Pre-Admission: Setting the Stage for Successful Residential Treatment
Assessment and Treatment Planning
Providing Treatment
Therapeutic Interventions
Milieu Interventions
Specialized Interventions
Making Transitions Work
Supporting Treatment
Evaluating Outcomes
Staff Selection and Development
Putting it All Together
Bibliography
Index