Chapter
The Role of Major Mental Illness in Problematic Sexual Behavior
Abstract
Much controversy has surrounded the question about whether or not mental disorder, and more specifically major mental illness (MMI), is associated with sexual violence. This chapter reviews the literature describing the relationship between MMI and problematic sexual behavior. It examines the implications of MMI for risk assessment and formulation, and discusses how to incorporate MMI into risk conceptualization and management. The chapter …
Authors
Moulden HM; Abracen J; Looman J; Kingston DA
Book title
The Wiley Handbook of What Works with Sexual Offenders
Pagination
pp. 353-369
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
June 22, 2020
DOI
10.1002/9781119439325.ch20