Sexual Offending in Asia: A Comprehensive Psycho-Criminological Analysis

This authoritative and thought-provoking work, written by award-winning author Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, provides an in-depth examination of sexual offending in Asia from a psycho-criminological perspective.

A General Asian Perspective on Sexual Offending

The book explores the complex phenomenon of sexual offending in Asia, delving into the personal, social, and environmental mechanisms that influence and affect sexual offenders in the region.

By adopting a comprehensive approach, Sexual Offending in Asia covers a range of topics, including multi-level theories of general sexual offending, sexual offending in different geographical regions of Asia, and the cultural values and norms related to sexual offending.

Key Features and Coverage

• A comprehensive coverage of different topics from both theoretical and practical standpoints.
• Two main sections: Part 1: Theories of Sexual Offending and Part 2: Sexual Offending in Asia.
• Five chapters in each section, with case examples to illustrate the sexual offending phenomenon in each geographical location.
• Detailed discussion of sexual offending in 5 geographical regions: East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and Central Asia.
• Coverage of topics such as prevalence and nature of sexual offending, offender, victim, and offense characteristics, and penal codes in each region.

Who Will Find This Book Useful?

Sexual Offending in Asia will be of immense interest to:

• Researchers and field practitioners working with sexual offenders.
• Those seeking an informed and informative understanding of Asian sexual offending regarding prevention and intervention strategies.

This book is part of The Wiley Series in the Psycho-Criminology of Crime, Mental Health, and the Law, which aims to publish original, high-quality authored and edited collections on all aspects of crime, mental health, and the law from a psycho-criminological perspective.

Product Details:
Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (March 13, 2023)
Language: English
Paperback: 416 pages
ISBN-10: 1119853338
ISBN-13: 978-1119853336