Download or read book Avenging Child Sex Abuse written by Joshua Long and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the subjects of child sex abuse, flaws in the justice system, cultural support for vigilantism, prison violence, and the socio-legal philosophy of punishment. Child sex abuse leaves a scar that lasts a lifetime. Can any legal punishment balance the scales of justice? Can sex offenders ever repay their debt to society, or more importantly, to the victim? For some victims of this traumatic abuse, the debt remains unpaid, and it accrues interest. Vigilantes seek to avenge child victims by hunting down sex offenders in the community. Sometimes prisoners in correctional facilities conspire with rogue correctional officers to mete out their own form of “convict justice” on people who hurt children. While their motives and methods differ, these outraged citizens seek retribution through violence because they are disgusted with a justice system they believe shows extraordinary leniency toward child sex abusers. Whether this violence occurs in the community or in jail cells across the country, the message these vigilantes broadcast is the same: if the government won’t seek retribution, they will. The story is told through a series of case studies based on interviews with real-life vigilantes, most of whom are serving life sentences for their crimes. For the first time, vigilantes have been given a chance to tell their own stories. Patrick Drum, Steven Sandison, Joseph Druce, Jeremy Moody, Jon Watson, James Fairbanks, and others have shared their personal insights to help us get inside the vigilante mind. For some readers, these accounts will humanize people considered to be simply murderers. For others, it will demystify the popular portrayals of vigilantes in our society.

Download or read book Silence is a Lethal Weapon written by D. A. Chadwick and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-08-23 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SILENCE IS A LETHAL WEAPON is a book that tells child sexual abuse the way it really is and offers suggestions to those still living with an abuser. A tale the reader will not soon forget!

Download or read book Seeking Justice in Child Sexual Abuse written by Karen M. Staller and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. Mary County is a small rural midwestern enclave with a unique approach to handling accusations of child sexual abuse. Hoping to spare children the trauma of lengthy court appearances and probing interrogations, St. Mary's professionals strive to obtain confessions from accused sex offenders rather than ask the victim to bear the burden of proof. Treating this county as a critical case study, scholars from a variety of fields come together to analyze this community's unique approach. They address relevant case law, innovative treatments for both victim and offender, and the social history of child sexual abuse as a national policy concern. They cover legal burdens and scientific methods, prosecutors and protocol, the interrogation of victims and suspects, the use of expert witnesses, defense strategies, and practice wisdom in videotaping. In addition, they examine the unfolding drama of a single legal case from incidence to conviction. The result is a fascinating dialogue that confronts the unique complexities of child sexual abuse for readers on all sides of the issue. Introducing a model that makes enormous headway in the pursuit of justice, fairness, and trauma treatment, this interdisciplinary text is an indispensible tool for all communities seeking redress.

Download or read book Home Truths about Child Sexual Abuse written by Catherine Itzin and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an invaluable resource for professionals, policy makers and researchers and an informed basis on which to take action to prevent the sexual abuse of children.

Download or read book When Your Child Has Been Molested written by Kathryn Brohl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-11 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the best-selling guide for families of children who have been molested. First published in 1988, this new edition includes current research and information on the nature and effects of molestation on boys and girls, as well as proven techniques for therapy, healing, and recovery. Using everyday language, the authors provide information, comfort, and advice on how to put the pieces back together again after a child has been sexually molested.

Download or read book We are Not Alone written by Jade Christine Angelica and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central features of this workbook are two first-person fictional narratives that were written for a Massachusetts District Attorney's Office to provide to victims of child abuse so that they could understand the process of criminal justice they find themselves in.

Download or read book Innocence Interrupted written by Chidi Asika-Enahoro and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A very insightful book for every parent and individual who is concerned about the predatory evil of sexual molestation in this modern time." -Dr. Emmanuel Junard, president, Get-Well Naturally, Inc. "Readers will be drawn to Innocence Interrupted because of the brilliant approach of the author in freeing the victims of sexual abuse from unwarranted guilt." -Loretta Mbadugha, PhD, Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana Innocence Interrupted presents a graphic look into the mind of the molested child and explores the simple techniques sexual predators use to evade justice. Author Chidi Asika-Enahoro examines what everyone should know about sexual abuse and molestation. With its remarkable twist of gripping sexual consequences embedded within unintended family values, Innocence Interrupted explores the core of family structure to inspire parents to become more attentive to the needs of everyone at home. Innocence Interrupted is a refreshing attempt to expand human awareness and to encourage ultimate love and guilt-free existence. This awareness assures the safety of our youth and ensures that innocence is not interrupted.

Download or read book Understanding Child Abuse written by Terry Philpot and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on extensive interviews and written testimonies, Working with the Partners of Child Sex Offenders focuses on the stories and voices of partners of child sex offenders, highlighting how mothers feel about the situation they are in, how they cope with it and how they can remake their family life.

Download or read book Child Sexual Abuse written by Beulah Coats and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the hidden pain of abuse, all the lives that it touches, and all the scars left behind; but through it all, you can stand up and say enough and let your voice be heard. Writing this book has helped me to release a lot of anger, pain, and guilt. It deals with the struggle abuse leaves behind. I hope this book can give someone the courage to stand and fight to go on. The pain is heard, but we can be free from it and help keep our children from falling through the system. Maybe this book will help someone come forth and tell their story and not be afraid or ashamed. I have lived it, seen it, and overcome it. By writing this book, it gives me a feeling of self-worth knowing it just might help someone heal.

Download or read book Innocence Destroyed written by Jean Renvoize and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How common is child sexual abuse? How can victims and abusers best be treated? In Innocence Destroyed, originally published in 1993, Jean Renvoize uses interviews with victims and with experienced professionals, as well as new data from Britain, North America and Australia, to give a clear picture of the problem of child sexual abuse – its extent, its effects, and the most up-to-date recommendations for treating its victims and preventing its recurrence at the time. For those new to the subject, her book provides a readable account of a complex area, and for the more experienced worker it gives as invaluable overview of the findings of other professionals in the field.

Download or read book We Are Not Alone written by Jade Christine Angelica and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any teenage boy who discloses sexual abuse is facing an emotional ordeal. However, the workbook We Are Not Alone: A Teenage Boy’s Personal Account of Child Sexual Abuse from Disclosure Through Prosecution and Treatment can help him understand and endure the process. As it tells the first-person story of Joe, whose neighbor molested him, it offers an opportunity to discuss emotional issues, learn the facts of the process, and gain the sense of solidarity and support so crucial to the recovery of abused children. This helpful book deals with gender-specific issues as well as the universal problems of any sexually traumatized teenager. We Are Not Alone: A Guidebook for Helping Professionals and Parents Supporting Adolescent Victims of Sexual Abuse is also available as a companion volume for therapists, teachers, legal and law enforcement professionals, and parents of the victim.

Download or read book Kids Helping Kids Break the Silence of Sexual Abuse written by Linda Lee Foltz and published by Lighthouse Point Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valuable resource for parents and children, this collection of first-hand accounts and expert advice offers help for prevention and healing from childhood sexual abuse.

Download or read book Another Heartbreaking True Story of a Child Sex Abuse and Rape written by Jackie Latesha D. Palumboh and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warning: Another Heartbreaking True Story of a Child Sex Abuse and Rape is a short book - approximately 40 pages. Child abusers can be anyone. It can be the mother you see at all of the PTA meetings. Trey is a single man who has experienced abuse at the hands of his mother. I've never confronted her about what she did to me and how it affected me. Trey's story is one that isn't often heard.

Download or read book Child Survivors and Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse written by Mic Hunter and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1995-03-14 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you′re looking for new and innovative ways of working with survivors of child and adolescent sexual abuse--or child/juvenile perpetrators of sexual abuse--then look no further. Mic Hunter and a talented team of professionals begin by offering concise, practical discussions on topics related to survivors, including managing self-regulation disorders in sexually abused boys, treating ritual abuse survivors, and inpatient treatment of adolescent survivors of sexual abuse. Next, the contributors focus on treating the child/juvenile offender, examining such issues as treating abuse reactive children, parallel treatment for parents of abuse reactive children, societal responses to sexually aggressive children, and identifying and responding to juvenile sexual abuse offenders. For each issue examined, contributors offer concrete directions for intervention. Written both for practitioners and advanced clinical students, this accessibly written volume will serve as a valuable resource. "This book is like going to a conference and getting all the best presentations. . . . Models a nice concrete technique for use with a problem population." --Sandra K. Hewitt, Ph.D., Private Practice, Edina, Minnesota "This excellent short paperback contains well-written, well-referenced chapters by leading figures in the field of child abuse and neglect, covering an ambitious range of topics involving child survivors as well as children who sexually abuse other children. This small book is a timely and important addition to the sexual abuse literature, and will be of particular interest to those professionals working with children and young people who show sexually coercive or abusing behaviour towards other children." --Eileen Vizard in Young Minds Newsletter "The book is subtitled "treatment innovations" and this sets the tone for its whole approach. This is a readable and practical book written for clinicians, and is obviously based on much solid clinical experience. The chapter on ritual abuse is particularly good, being both readable and thought provoking. It is a very thorough examination of the difficulties which can arise in working with severely abused people, and tackles very realistically the potential risks for both client and therapist, when working with very damaged individuals. The thorny issues surrounding the validity of recovered memories are also tackled extremely well. Overall the book is an excellent review of current understanding and treatment of sexually abused children and adolescents. However, clinicians working with adult survivors of abuse will also find much that is useful in the book." --Carol Sellars in Clinical Psychology Forum

Download or read book The Trauma Myth The Truth about the Sexual Abuse of Children and Its Aftermath written by Susan A. Clancy and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few would argue that the experience of sexual abuse is deeply traumatic for a child. But in this explosive new book, psychologist Susan Clancy reports on years of research and contends that it is not the abuse itself that causes trauma, but rather the narrative that is later imposed on the abuse experience. Clancy demonstrates that the most common feeling victims report is not fear or panic, but confusion. Because children don't understand sexual encounters in the same ways adults do, they normally accommodate their perpetrators - something they feel intensely ashamed about as adults. The professional assumptions about the nature of childhood trauma can harm victims by reinforcing these feelings. Survivors are thus victimized not only by their abusers but also by the industry dedicated to helping them. Path-breaking and controversial, The Trauma Myth empowers survivors to tell their own stories and radically reshapes our understanding of abuse and its aftermath.

Download or read book My Privates Are Private written by Stacey Honowitz and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stacey Honowitz is a twenty-two year veteran of the State Attorney's Office, seventeen years dedicated to the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit where she is currently serving as a supervisor. She is also a frequent legal commentator who has provided legal analysis for Larry King Live, CNN Headline News, Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, CBS News 48 Hours, MSNBC, CNBC, as well as Fox News and Court Television. She has prosecuted several high profile cases in south Florida and is also a guest lecturer who speaks about child sex abuse, the sensitive nature of these cases, the navigation of the criminal justice system and the importance of frank and open communication with children about this important and difficult subject matter. She has provided important information for several years to both parents and children on the issues of child molestation and continues to send the message that the importance of reporting the abuse is the first step in healing. Parents always want to know how to talk to their children about sexual abuse. The importance of "My Privates are Private" is two fold. This book will put both parents and children at ease when dealing with this delicate, almost taboo subject matter. The main character Betsy Boodle allows parents who find themselves having difficulty "breaking the ice" the ability to communicate openly with their child about the importance of reporting abuse. It provides easy to remember limericks which send powerful and important messages, first and foremost the importance of reporting the abuse. This book empowers children and parents who sometimes have a problem finding the "right words" for a frank and open discussion. Children will see that Betsy Boodle is not afraid to speak her mind if she thinks that she was abused. She advocates the many ways that you can report and most importantly she teaches others that they should never be afraid to speak up.

Download or read book Epidemic written by Lori Handrahan and published by TrineDay. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problem of child sex abuse and its cover-up is real. A generation of American children are being destroyed. If you think this happens to someone else’s children and your children are safe, you are mistaken. Your children might be enduring sexual abuse right now while you remain dangerously ignorant. America’s appetite for child pornography puts all our children at risk. Your children and mine. Whether you acknowledge it or not. This book is a wake-up call about a subject too few people want to discuss. That is, while no one was watching, America has become a child pornography nation.