Rufo Sexual Predators Amongst Us

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4398-5448-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 294 Seiten

It is imperative that educators, parents, and potential victims be aware of sexual predators, the danger they pose in our society, and the resources available to help prevent this growing epidemic. Written from a police perspective, Sexual Predators Amongst Us examines the problem of sexual predation, how the Internet has contributed to its growth, and how we can protect children and the general public from these offenders.

The book begins by identifying traits and characteristics associated with sexual predation and explaining how the predator "grooms" his victims by gaining their trust. Chapters cover a range of topics related to sexual predation, including child abuse, incest, pedophilia in the clergy, sex trafficking, female sex offenders, and child pornography. The author explains how the Internet through social networking sites provides ample opportunities for sexual predators to entice their victims. He examines rehabilitation issues, describes legislation that has been passed in response to various tragic cases, and discusses sex offender registration.

Maintaining a user-friendly style, the book follows a consistent format, with each chapter containing:

- Quotes from actual victims and predators

- Key words associated with the chapter material and their definitions

- In My Opinion segments, where experts in the fields of health, psychology, law, government, criminal justice, and academia voice their honest and objective opinions regarding sexual predators

- Profiles of male and female sex offenders to help readers identify common traits

The book concludes with recommendations to parents for keeping children safe from online predators. Thought-provoking and direct, it is suitable as a university text as well as a reference for police academies, parents, and schools conducting awareness training courses.

Zielgruppe

Professors and students in courses on internet and cybercrime, sexual offenders and predators, and deviant behavior and social problems; professionals in law enforcement and community policing; and criminologists.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rufo, Ronald A.

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gewalt und Diskriminierung: Soziale Aspekte
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Kindesmissbrauch, Sexueller Missbrauch, Häusliche Gewalt
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Characteristics of a Sexual Predator

Sexual Predators—What Are We Dealing With?

Causes of Sexual Violence

Characteristics and Patterns

Cognitive Behavioral Theories

The Social Bond Theory

Profile of a Female Sexual Offender
Profile of a Male Sexual Offender

In My Opinion: Dr. Laura Barrow
Grooming the Victim

Grooming

Progression of Behavior for Grooming a Victim

Children Not Coming Forward

Parental/Predator Abuse and Emotional Blackmail and Guilt

Profile of a Female Sex Offender

Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Ms. Maryanne Leach
Child Abuse and Incest

Child Abuse

Sexual Abuse of a Child

A Female Victim’s Perspective on Sexual Abuse

A Male Victim’s Perspective on Sexual Abuse

Terms Related to Sexual Abuse

Incest

Sexual Violence

Stockholm Syndrome

Profile of a Female Sex Offender

Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Dr. Elena Azaola
Pedophilia and Sex Offenses

Pedophilia and Pedophiles

Paraphilia

Sexual Perversion

Clergy, Pedophilia, and Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church

Sexual Addiction

Behaviors Associated with Sexual Addiction
Sex Rings

Prostituted Children

Interstate Sex Trafficking

Child-Sex Tourism

Profile of a Female Sex Offender
Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Mrs. Barbara Dorris
Female Sexual Offenders
Characteristics of Female Sex Offenders

Mothers Who Abuse Their Children

A Female Abuser Dominated by a Male Partner

A Female Abuser Who Holds a Position of Authority

A Female Abuser Who Is Curious and a Risk Taker

Females Who Abuse Family Members and Relatives

Female Sex Offenders and Major Components in Their Abuse
Key Examples of Risk Factors for Women

Key Examples of Risk Factors for Adolescent Girls
Recidivism

Treatment for Female Sex Offenders

Profile of a Female Sex Offender

Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Dr. Erin Basalay
Child Pornography

Child Erotica

Child Pornography and Victimization
Law Enforcement and Child Pornography

Child Pornography Laws

Profile of a Female Sex Offender

Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Mr. Daniel T. Coyne
The Internet and Sexual Predators

Display of an Internet Chat Room Conversation

The Internet and Sexual Predators

Online Child Enticement

Online Behavior

Risks of the Internet

Perceptions of Internet Safety

Triple A Theory

Internet Addiction Symptoms

Internet Enabled and Sexual Behaviors (IESBs)

Chat Rooms and Instant Messaging

Media Information and Newsgroups

Popular Websites

Webcams

Sexting

Cybersex
Cappers

The Internet and Schools

Profile of a Female Sex Offender

Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Ms. Anne Collier
Law Enforcement on the Internet

Law Enforcement Involvement in Investigating Internet Crimes

DNA Evidence

Police Reports

The Entrapment Defense
Computer Evidence and the Fourth Amendment
Dateline NBC

Perverted Justice

Wiretapping

The Legal Impossibility Defense

Profile of a Female Sex Offender
Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Dr. Frank Schmalleger
Incarceration, Recidivism, and Rehabilitation
Incarceration

Recidivism

Castration

Chemical Castration

Surgical Castration

Sex Offender Treatment Programs

Profile of a Female Sex Offender
Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Mr. Mike Sullivan
Tragic Stories That Resulted in Landmark Legislation

The Jacob Wetterling Story

The Jessica Lunsford Story

The Megan Kanka Story

The Adam Walsh Story

The Dru Sjodin Story

The Pam Lychner Story

Chelsea King’s Story

Profile of a Female Sex Offender
Profile of a Male Sex Offender
In My Opinion: Ms. Kimberly Hart
Sex Offender Registration and Notification Laws
Earlier Issues with Sex Offenders

Registered Sex Offenders

Civil Commitment

Notification Laws: Do They Protect the Public or Invade Privacy?

Homeless Sex Offenders

Profile of a Female Sex Offender

Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion: Father Tony Pizzo
Specific and Significant Laws Regarding Sex
Offenders

Walter Mondale Child Abuse and Treatment Act

Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation Act 1977

Child Abuse Victims Act of 1986

Victims of Child Abuse 1990

Child Online Protection Act and the Children’s Internet Protection Act

Sex Crimes against Children Prevention Act of 1995

Communication Decency Act (CDA) of 1996

Telecommunications Act 1996

The Child Pornography Prevention Act (CPPA)

The Child Online Protection Act (COPA) 1998

Protection of Children from Sexual Predators Act of 1998
The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the
Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act of 2003

Children Safety and Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2005

PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008
Keep the Internet Devoid of Sexual Predators Act of 2008 (KIDS)

Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2008

First Amendment Rights
Fourth Amendment Rights

Eighth Amendment Rights

Internet Dating Safety Act

Profile of a Female Sex Offender

Profile of a Male Sex Offender

In My Opinion

From an Illinois Assistant State’s Attorney
Internet Safety and Education

Authoritative Parents
Behavior

Behavior outside the Home

Computer in a Common Area
Computer Lingo
Educated and Computer-Savvy Parents
Law Enforcement on Internet Safety

Limit Time on the Computer
Meeting a Predator in Real Life
Open Communication
Parents
Predators on the Internet: Hiding Their Identity
Sexual Predator as a Friend

Safe Childhood Program

Secrets and Secret Relationships
A Child’s Self-Confidence

Sexual Advances on the Internet
Sharing e-Mail Accounts

Sharing Personal Information
Strangers on the Internet

Websites: Reporting

What Kids Do Online

Firewalls, Antivirus Software, and Privacy Filters

Safe Internet Sites

Definitions of Terms

Contacts

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Ron Rufo has been a Chicago police officer for the past 17 years. He has spent most of his career as a crime prevention speaker with the Preventive Programs unit and has given hundreds of presentations in Internet safety, street safety, and workplace violence. Dr. Rufo has taught many classes in police procedures and policies and has been instrumental as a team leader in the Chicago Police Department Peer Support Group. Dr. Rufo has received numerous awards, commendations, honorable mentions, and letters of appreciation in serving the citizens of Chicago. He was awarded his master of arts degree in organizational leadership from Lewis University in 2002 and graduated with his doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Argosy University, Atlanta, Georgia, in 2007. His dissertation title was "An Investigation of Online Predation of Minors by Convicted Male Offenders." He has also contributed to the book Terrorism and Property Management.