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K12526_cover 11/2/11 1:25 PM Page 1 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K FORENSICS & CRIMINAL JUSTICE RUFO SEXUAL PREDATORS S AMONGST US E X U It is imperative that educators, parents, and potential victims be aware of sexual A predators, the danger they pose in our society, and the resources available to help L prevent this growing epidemic. Written from a police perspective, Sexual Predators Amongst Us examines the problem of sexual predation, how the Internet has P contributed to its growth, and how we can protect children and the general public R from these offenders. E D The book begins by identifying traits and characteristics associated with sexual A predation and explaining how the predator “grooms” his victims by gaining their SEXUAL T trust. Chapters cover a range of topics related to sexual predation, including child O abuse, incest, pedophilia in the clergy, sex trafficking, female sex offenders, and child pornography. The author explains how the Internet through social networking R sites provides ample opportunities for sexual predators to entice their victims. He S PREDATORS examines rehabilitation issues, describes legislation that has been passed in response to various tragic cases, and discusses sex offender registration. A M Maintaining a user-friendly style, the book follows a consistent format, with each chapter containing: O AMONGST US N •Quotes from actual victims and predators •Key words associated with the chapter material and their definitions G •In My Opinion segments, where experts in the fields of health, psychology, law, S CONVICTED SEXUAL PREDATOR CAUGHT ABUSING GIRL AT DAY CAMP • ARRESTED “PEEPING government, criminal justice, and academia voice their honest and objective T TOM” IS A CONVICTED SEXUAL PREDATOR • 9-TIME SEX OFFENDER CAUGHT WITH CHILD PORN opinions regarding sexual predators RECEIVES 25-TO-LIFE SENRTOENCNE A• LSEDX OAFF.E NRDUER FCOAUG, HET dIND ONLINE STING • SEX OFFENDER •Profiles of male and female sex offenders to help readers identify common traits U CAUGHT AT SCHOOL • CONVICTED SEXUAL PREDATOR CAUGHT ABUSING GIRL AT DAY CAMP S • ARRESTED “PEEPING TOM” IS A CONVICTED SEXUAL PREDATOR • 9-TIME SEX OFFENDER The book concludes with recommendations to parents for keeping children safe from online predators. Thought-provoking and direct, it is suitable as a university CAUGHT WITH CHILD PORN RECEIVES 25-TO-LIFE SENTENCE • SEX OFFENDER CAUGHT IN text as well as a reference for police academies, parents, and schools conducting ONLINE STING • SEX OFFENDER CAUGHT AT SCHOOL • CONVICTED SEXUAL PREDATOR awareness training courses. 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Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Visit the Taylor & Francis Web site at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com and the CRC Press Web site at http://www.crcpress.com I would like to dedicate this book to my beautiful wife, Debbie, who has always been my inspiration to reach for the stars and never look back. I would also like to dedicate this book to my three wonderful daughters—each special in her own way. Table of Contents Foreword xvii Preface xix Acknowledgments xxi About the Author xxiii Introduction xxv 1 Characteristics of a Sexual Predator 1 Sexual Predators—What Are We Dealing With? 1 Causes of Sexual Violence 2 Characteristics and Patterns 3 Cognitive Behavioral Theories 4 The Social Bond Theory 6 Profile of a Female Sexual Offender 6 Profile of a Male Sexual Offender 7 In My Opinion 8 DR. LAURA BARROW Definitions of Chapter Key Terms 10 References 11 2 Grooming the Victim 13 Grooming 13 Progression of Behavior for Grooming a Victim 15 Secrecy and Living a Double Life 15 Fantasies and Masturbation 16 Motivation, Desire, and Fascination 17 Manipulation 18 Seduction 18 Isolation Strategies 19 Persuasion 20 Deception 20 Children Not Coming Forward 21 Parental/Predator Abuse and Emotional Blackmail and Guilt 22 Profile of a Female Sex Offender 24 Profile of a Male Sex Offender 26 vii viii Table of Contents In My Opinion 27 MS. MARYANNE LEACH Definitions of Chapter Key Terms 28 References 30 3 Child Abuse and Incest 31 Child Abuse 31 Sexual Abuse of a Child 31 A Female Victim’s Perspective on Sexual Abuse 32 Traits of Female Victims of Sexual Abuse 35 A Male Victim’s Perspective on Sexual Abuse 35 Traits of Male Victims of Sexual Abuse 38 Terms Related to Sexual Abuse 38 Incest 38 Sexual Violence 43 Stockholm Syndrome 44 Profile of a Female Sex Offender 44 Profile of a Male Sex Offender 45 In My Opinion 46 DR. ELENA AZAOLA Definitions of Chapter Key Terms 47 References 49 4 Pedophilia and Sex Offenses 51 Pedophilia and Pedophiles 51 Paraphilia 51 Paraphilia and Victims with Disabilities 52 Sexual Perversion 52 Infantophilia 55 Hebephilia 55 Ephebophilia 56 Teleiophilia 56 Exhibitionism 56 Martymaculia 57 Frotteurism 57 Fetishes 57 Voyeurism 58 Clergy, Pedophilia, and Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church 59 The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests 61 The Geoghan Case 61 The Birmingham Case 61
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