Main description:

Covers both victims and offenders in describing and analyzing multiple aspects of sex crimes ranging from child pornography to rape, using theory and research-based findings to unify these topics

Serves the growing demand for evidence-based course materials that build an integrated understanding of all forms of sexual assault

Introduces students to key concepts in the study of sex crimes and debunks myths and stereotypes, without resorting to technical jargon or high-level policy discussions

Contents:

1. Introduction; 2. Theories about Sex Crimes and Persons Who Commit Sex Crimes; 3. Rape and Sexual Assault; 4. Child Sexual Abuse; 5. Child Pornography and Sex Trafficking; 6 Juveniles and Women Who Have Committed a Sex Crime; 7. Institutional Abuse; 8. The Victimology of Sexual Violence; 9. Investigations of Sex Crimes; 10. Assessment Tools and Treatment Issues Related to Sex Crimes; 11. Registration Laws and Civil Commitment of Persons Who Have Committed a Sex Crime; 12. Conclusion