Ronald A. Rufo

Sexual Predators Amongst Us (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Written from a police perspective, this volume examines the problem of sexual predation, how the Internet has contributed to its growth, and how we can protect the public from these offenders. The book identifies characteristics associated with sexual predation and explains how the predator "grooms" his victims by gaining their trust. Chapters cover a range of topics, including child abuse, incest, pedophilia in the clergy, sex trafficking, female sex offenders, and child pornography. The author explains how the Internet through social networking sites provides ample opportunities for sexual predators to entice their victims. He examines rehabilitation issues, describes relevant legislation, and discusses sex offender registration.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 294
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439854488
• Artikelnr.: 70001271

Autorenporträt

Ron Rufo has been a Chicago police officer for the past 17 years. He has spent most of his career as a crime prevention speaker with the Preventive Programs unit and has given hundreds of presentations in Internet safety, street safety, and workplace violence. Dr. Rufo has taught many classes in police procedures and policies and has been instrumental as a team leader in the Chicago Police Department Peer Support Group. Dr. Rufo has received numerous awards, commendations, honorable mentions, and letters of appreciation in serving the citizens of Chicago. He was awarded his master of arts degree in organizational leadership from Lewis University in 2002 and graduated with his doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Argosy University, Atlanta, Georgia, in 2007. His dissertation title was "An Investigation of Online Predation of Minors by Convicted Male Offenders." He has also contributed to the book Terrorism and Property Management.

Inhaltsangabe

Characteristics of a Sexual Predator. Grooming the Victim. Child Abuse and
Incest. Pedophilia and Sex Offenses. Female Sexual Offenders. Child
Pornography. The Internet and Sexual Predators. Law Enforcement on the
Internet. Incarceration, Recidivism, and Rehabilitation. Tragic Stories
That Resulted in Landmark Legislation. Sex Offender Registration and
Notification Laws. Specific and Significant Laws Regarding Sex. Offenders.
Internet Safety and Education. Definitions of Terms. Contacts. Index.