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

• NCJ Number: 156161
• Author(s): S L Goldstein
• Date Published: 1987
• Length: 450 pages
• Sale Source: CRC Press
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: CRC Series in Practicial Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations

Annotation

This book outlines investigative and interrogatory techniques to be used in the assessment and intervention of child sexual exploitation cases.

Abstract

The introductory section discusses the difficulties that law enforcement faces in investigating child exploitation, proposed changes in the law enforcement response, problems in defining what constitutes sexual exploitation, and societal attitudes toward this type of crime. The first three chapters discuss the magnitude and scope of child sexual exploitation in the U.S., describe characteristics of victims and offenders, and outline modus operandi characteristics. Two subsequent chapters focus on child pornography and child molestation. The book explores interview techniques to be used with suspected offenders and discusses various aspects of search warrants. Case management requires consideration of investigative goals, reporting and documentation, proving intent, corroborating the victim's account, collaborating with other agencies, and handling the media. 10 appendixes