"Preventing the Unthinkable." Parenting 17, no. 8 (October 2003): 180-184.
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Abstract: To prevent sexual abuse, kids are often taught such things as "stranger danger," good touch vs. bad touch, and yell and tell. Though good intentioned, the author discusses why this type of advice may backfire and offers other suggestions on preventing abuse.

Atkinson, Jim. "The Pedophile Next Door." Texas Monthly 32, no. 3 (March 2004): 124-9, 138-43.
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Abstract: Of the 29,000 sex offenders behind bars, only about 30 percent will receive any kind of therapy before they are released. David Wayne Jones, a childcare worker from Dallas, was 19 when he was arrested for child molestation. Due to be released soon, he discusses how he's changed, why he molested, the therapy he's had, and how he thinks it has helped him be confident that he will not re-offend.

Baker, Leigh Dr. Protecting Your Children From Sexual Predators. New York, New York: St. Martin's Press, 2002.
Call Number: HV 6570 .B35 2002
Abstract: Educates parents on the characteristics of predators and their patterns of seduction, as well as how to teach your children the necessary skills to prevent abuse. Covers male, female, youth, and sibling abusers, cybersex child abuse, and sex offender registries and therapy. Appendices include resources for child sex abuse and internet access to sex offender registries.

Boston Globe. Betrayal: The Crisis in the Catholic Church. 2003: Boston Globe, 2003.
Call Number: BX 1912.9 .B48 2003
Abstract: From the investigative staff of the Boston Globe comes the story not only of sex abuse of children by Catholic priests, but more so of the Catholic church's cover-up of the abuse. A routine court filing in which Boston's archbishop admitted to knowing but doing nothing about a priest accused of molesting seven boys, set off a series of articles in the Boston Globe. This series of articles led to Betrayal, the fullest account of the Catholic Church's sex abuse scandal.

Calder, Martin C. Child Sexual Abuse and the Internet: Tackling the New Frontier. Lyme Regis, Dorset: Russell House Publishing, 2004.
Call Number: HV 6570 .C55 2004
Abstract: Brings together some of the most important issues on child sex abuse and the Internet, a relatively new area that poses a major challenge to those working in the child sexual abuse field.

Conte, Jon R. Critical Issues in Child Sexual Abuse: Historical, Legal, and Psychological Perspectives. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, 2002.
Call Number: HV 6570 .C75 2002
Abstract: Six chapters on varying child sex abuse topics are written by different authors as a tribute to and continuance of the work of Roland Summit. Mr. Summit played an integral role in identifying child sex abuse as a significant problem worthy of more professional attention. Of particular interest is a chapter that deals with testimony in child abuse cases.

De Young, Mary. The Day Care Ritual Abuse Moral Panic. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland and Company, Inc., 2004.
Call Number: HV 6570 .D4 2004
Abstract: The author, a professor of sociology, analyzes the ritual abuse panic that swept the United States in the early 1980's. She explores the concept of moral panic, as well as the ideological, political, economic, and professional forces behind the panic.

Denov, Myriam S. Perspectives on Female Sex Offending: A Culture of Denial. Burlington, Vermont: Ashgate Publishing, 2004.
Call Number: HQ 71 .D46 2004
Abstract: Delves into the largely undiscussed area of female sex offenders. Cites several studies, offers viewpoints from both the police and psychiatrist, and also from the victim.

Dorais, Michel. Don't Tell: The Sexual Abuse of Boys. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2002.
Call Number: HV 6570 .D6713 2002
Abstract: The effects of sexual abuse can be very different for boys than they are for girls. The stories of sexual abuse, as told by male victims, demonstrate how boys feel about and deal with their abuse, and how it changes their lives.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. "State Sex Offender Registry Web Sites." [http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/states.htm].
Abstract: Most states have a sex offender registry online. You can link to the registry of each state that has one from this page.

Hammel-Zabin, Amy Dr. Conversations With a Pedophile: In the Interest of Our Children. Fort Lee, New Jersey: Barricade Books, 2003.
Call Number: HQ 72 .U53 H338 2003
Abstract: Written by a doctor, who first met "Alan," a pedophile, while working as a prison therapist. Through a series of letters written to the author, this book contains a first-hand account of abuse told by a pedophile. It demonstrates how the mind of an abuser works and how he perpetrated his crimes. It shows the perspectives of both molester and victim to explore the psychology of abuse.

Holmes, Stephen T. and Ronald M. Holmes. Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, 2002.
Call Number: HQ 72 .U53 H638 2002
Abstract: Explores all areas of sexuality, sexual deviances, and sex crimes. Offers psychological profiles of different types of sex offenders, effects of the crime on the victim, and a look at treatment for offenders.

Long, Bob and DCI Bob McLachlan. Monsters and Men. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2003.
Call Number: HV 6570.4 .G74 L66 2003
Abstract: A disturbing, behind the scene look at the BBC's series "The Hunt for Britain's Paedophiles." New Scotland Yard agreed to allow camera crews to film the day-to-day activities of the Metropolitan Police's Paedophile Unit, providing viewers a look at actual sex abuse investigations.

MedLine Plus. "Child Sexual Abuse." [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childsexualabuse.html].
Abstract: An excellent selection of links to articles and publications from government agencies and various organizations. Covers a broad range, to include: Internet safety, statistics, pedophiles, post-traumatic stress, prevention, diagnosis, directories, laws and policies, and research.

Richardson, Sue and Heather Bacon. Creative Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001.
Call Number: HV 6570.2 .C74 2001
Abstract: A unique approach to finding solutions to and generating dialogue about sexual abuse. Essay-styled chapters authored by both those affected by abuse and those who fight it. Includes viewpoints from a multitude of professions; from journalist, to pediatrician, to art therapist.

Taylor, Max and Ethel Quayle. Child Pornography: An Internet Crime. New York, New York: Brunner-Routledge, 2003.
Call Number: HQ 471 .T39 2003
Abstract: Aims to increase the understanding of the processes that lead to production and distribution of child pornography in order to develop better and more effective child protection strategies.

Wheeler, David Lanson. The Relationship Between Pornography Usage and Child Molestation. Ann Arbor, Michigan: UMI Dissertation Services, 2001.
Call Number: HQ 471 .W54 2001
Abstract: The focus of this dissertation is a study conducted to determine the relationship between pornography usage and child molestation. A group of 150 child molesters and 122 non-molesters were studied. Among the things examined were pornography usage, types of pornography, and age when first exposed to pornography.

Wilson, J. Clare and Martine Powell. A Guide to Interviewing Children. London: Routledge, 2001.
Call Number: HV 8079 .C46 W55 2001
Abstract: A well-written, easy-to-read book by two psychologists who have taught law enforcement and social workers about interviewing children. Geared toward understanding a child's mind and perspective, this book includes checklists, forms, and tables. The chapters include goals and objectives and have a "question and answer" type format.

Winick, Bruce J. and John Q. LaFond. Protecting Society From Sexually Dangerous Offenders: Law, Justice, and Therapy. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2003.
Call Number: HV 6592 .P76 2003
Abstract: The increasing number of sex crimes has led to controversial strategies to protect the public from sex offenders. In this book, legal and mental health professionals analyze strategies such as chemical castration, sex offender registration, and admitting offenders to mental hospitals after they serve their sentence.