This straight-shooting book should be read by mental health professionals, criminal justice personnel, and legislators who must deal with these difficult issues.

Preface. Epidemiology of sex offenders. Sexual predator commitment laws: legal issues. Paraphilias: prevalence, characteristics, evaluation, and cognitive-behavioral treatment. Juvenile sex offenders. Pharmacological treatment of sexual offenders. Sexual offender recidivism. Frequently asked questions. Policy recommendations. Index.