The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders: A Practitioner′s Guide (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law) - Hardcover

"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

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