“This book should be on the shelf of every state social service worker. Filled with stories and examples of a range of children and a range of contexts in which their troubled behavior can emerge, it contains a wealth of up-to-date information from one of the field's top researchers. By grounding his work in attachment theory, Friedrich develops a complex, comprehensive picture of sexual behavior problems, showing children in their humanity and avoiding the common black-and-white, victim versus perpetrator thinking. Clinicians and researchers will rely on this resource for years to come."

SHARON LAMB, ED.D., Professor of Psychology, Saint Michael's College, Colchester, VT, and author of Sex, Therapy, and Kids: Addressing Their Concerns Through Talk and Play

"By creatively integrating the empirical literature and applying his common sense

clinical wisdom, Bill once again helps us to understand and constructively re-spond to the varied forms of sexual behavior in children and adolescents."

-DAVID J. KOLKO, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, & Pediatrics,

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

"Dr. Friedrich understands that children with sexual behavior problems are first and foremost children, and that successful intervention requires work with the family. By combining theories of attachment, child development, developmen-tal psychopathology, systems, and self, he creates an integrated understanding of these youth. This book is a significant contribution to the field, providing his theory and family-based attachment-focused intervention, which was developed from his dedicated clinical practice and outstanding program of research. It's a must-read for clinicians serving children with sexual behavior problems and their families."

-JANE F. SILOVSKY, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center