The concept of risk in adults and adolescents -- The fifth question : why risk assessment? -- A theory of and model for risk assessment -- Risk assessment in children and adolescents -- Distinctions and heterogeneity among juvenile sexual offenders -- Case studies in heterogeneity -- Risk factors for juvenile sexual abuse -- The power of protection : protective factors and risk -- Distinguishing sexually abusive behavior from other sexualized behaviors -- Assessing risk in children with sexual behavior problems -- The comprehensive assessment of risk -- Projecting risk : tools for risk assessment -- Using the instruments -- Reviewing available and in development instruments -- Practice guidelines and processes for comprehensive risk assessment -- Approaching and conducting the assessment -- Conducting interviews -- Interviewing the youth -- The assessment report -- Risk in a social world : sexually troubled behavior in context -- Applying the ideas.