Sexual Exploitation of Children - A Practical Guide to Assessment, Investigation, and Intervention

• NCJ Number: 103878
• Author(s): S L Goldstein
• Date Published: 1987
• Length: 452 pages
• Sale Source: Elsevier Science
• Publication Type: Training (Aid/Material)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Elsevier series in practical aspects of criminal and forensic investigations

Annotation

To inform investigators, this book discusses the magnitude and dynamics of child sexual abuse, child pornography investigations, victim and offender interviewing, search warrants, and case management.

Abstract

The terms 'child molester,' 'pedophile,' and slang street terms are defined, and fallacies about child sexual abuse are categorized into three groups: those about the offense, about the offender, and about the victim. Child victimization and victim profile characteristics and observable victim symptoms are described. The application of an offender typology, created for law enforcement officers, is discussed in relation to characteristics that may be observed and in reference to the types of evidence that may be found during an investigation. An analysis of child molesters' criminal methods shows investigators the types of investigative questions to ask. Also discussed are legal approaches for attacking child pornography, elements of relevant laws, and evidentiary issues. Strategies and techniques are suggested for interviewing victims and suspects. The special requirements for a search warrant in child sexual abuse cases are explained, followed by step-by-step instruction in case management. Appended supplementary materials, chapter references, 30 additional references, and subject index.