{"product_id":"9781439854471","title":"Sexual Predators Amongst Us","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is imperative that educators, parents, and potential victims be aware of sexual predators, the danger they pose in our society, and the resources available to help prevent this growing epidemic. Written from a police perspective, \u003cstrong\u003eSexual Predators Amongst Us \u003c\/strong\u003eexamines the problem of sexual predation, how the Internet has contributed to its growth, and how we can protect children and the general public from these offenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins by identifying traits and characteristics associated with sexual predation and explaining how the predator \"grooms\" his victims by gaining their trust. Chapters cover a range of topics related to sexual predation, including child abuse, incest, pedophilia in the clergy, sex trafficking, female sex offenders, and child pornography. The author explains how the\u003cbr\u003e Internet through social networking sites provides ample opportunities for sexual predators to entice their victims. He examines rehabilitation issues, describes legislation that has been passed in response to various tragic cases, and discusses sex offender registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaintaining a user-friendly style, the book follows a consistent format, with each chapter containing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eQuotes from actual victims and predators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey words associated with the chapter material and their definitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIn My Opinion\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003esegments, where experts in the fields of health, psychology, law, government, criminal justice, and academia voice their honest and objective opinions regarding sexual predators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfiles of male and female sex offenders to help readers identify common traits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book concludes with recommendations to parents for keeping children safe from online predators. Thought-provoking and direct, it is suitable as a university text as well as a reference for police academies, parents, and schools conducting awareness training courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47042828566768,"sku":"9781439854471","price":102.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781439854471_p0.jpg?v=1763757532","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781439854471","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}