Assessing Suspected Child Molesters.

Becker, Judith V.; Quinsey, Vernon L.

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ERIC Number: EJ461201

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Assessing Suspected Child Molesters.

Becker, Judith V.; Quinsey, Vernon L.

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v17 n1 p169-74 Jan-Feb 1993

Clinical evaluations of child molesters include a clinical interview and psychological testing, and sometimes phallometric assessment and polygraphy. The information gathered explains the situational antecedents and offender characteristics that led to the sexual victimization and the amount of risk an individual presents. (JDD)

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Criminals, Evaluation Methods, Interviews, Psychological Evaluation, Psychological Testing, Sexual Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Clinical Recognition of Sexually Abused Children.