Overview

The Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Practical Guide to Assessment, Investigation, and Intervention, Second Edition discusses the new and different developments in the manifestation of problems involved in investigation and assessment of sexual cases and offers advice on dealing with these issues. Although many of the difficulties involved in investigation and assessment of sexual abuse allegations have remained unchanged since the first edition of this book appeared in 1987, the manner in which investigations are conducted must adapt to these new and different developments. Intended for investigators, attorneys, clinicians, court evaluators, medical practitioners and anyone who is involved in the litigation of child sexual abuse, this book focuses on proven field-tested methods gathered from law enforcement and clinical practitioners throughout the country. This updated and completely revised handbook guides anyone who needs to investigate or assess child sexual abuse allegations through the essential steps of enquiry.

Full Product Details

Author:   Seth Goldstein ,  Vernon J. Geberth (Practical Homicide Investigation, Inc., New York, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.280kg
ISBN:  

9780849381546

ISBN 10:   0849381541
Pages:   604
Publication Date:   30 September 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

IntroductionThe Difficulties Law Enforcement Faces in Investigating the Sexual Exploitation of ChildrenThe Unique Position of the Police and Their Agents in an InvestigationNeed for Professional Alliances with Clinical and Medical CommunitiesA Much Needed Change in Law Enforcement ResponseCases Pose Unique DefensesChildren Are Perfect VictimsThe Child as a WitnessNatural Disdain for the Subject MatterCountertransference and Its DangersThe Problem of Determining What Exactly is Sexual Abuse or ExploitationMixed Messages by the Public-at-LargeBacklashState of the ProblemThe Problem DefinedParties to the CrimeThe VictimProfile Characteristics: Effects of Victimization and Symptomatology of AbuseSomatic ComplaintsFamily DynamicsOther CharacteristicsThe OffenderPast PerspectivesNeed for Law Enforcement TypologyApplication of the TypologySituational vs. PreferentialPreferential Child Molester CharacteristicsLong Term and Persistent Patterns of Behavior Children as Preferred Sexual ObjectsWell-Developed Techniques for Obtaining VictimsSexual Fantasies Focus on ChildrenCommission of the CrimeMO CharacteristicsChild Pornography InvestigationLegal Approaches to ControlElements of Child Pornography CrimesLegal and Evidentiary Concerns in Child Pornography InvestigationsSources and Types of Child Pornography Investigative TechniquesInterviewing ChildrenBuilding a Foundation Concerns Regarding ReliabilityChild Interview ProblemsBackground: Influencing FactorsRapport BuildingProtective CustodyStrategyRecording the Interv iewCredibility ConcernsMultiple Victims and OffendersDocumenting EmotionLocation for Video-Taped InterviewsDecision to RecordSettingParentsJoint InterviewDemeanor and Ethnic RepresentationEvaluating the ChildTimingGetting the Chi

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"""This book is a must read for those involved with investigating or prosecuting cases involving the sexual exploitation of children."" -Mark Brenzinger, Crime & Justice International, July/August1999"

This book is a must read for those involved with investigating or prosecuting cases involving the sexual exploitation of children. -Mark Brenzinger, Crime & Justice International, July/August1999

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Seth L. Goldstein

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