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Assessment of Sexual Offenders Against Children
(Apsac Study Guides, No 1)
by Vernon L. Quinsey, Martin L. Lalumiere
Paperback
Published by Sage Pubns
Publication date: January 1996

Brent's notes: Dr. Quinsey, Professor, Department of Psychology at Queen's University, is one of the premier sex offender researchers in the field today. He has a litany of articles published on the subject a mile long. I've referenced him many times in my own work.

I've followed his work for a while now (5-6 years-- but he's been much longer than that), and although I do not always agree with his biological approach (penile plethysmagraph) I find his assertions well founded in good longitudinal research and subsequently very compelling.

Synopsis: The problem of professionals sexually abusing clients has reached epidemic proportions. This is the first comprehensive evangelical treatment of this crisis. It outlines how sexual misconduct by clergy is a breach of power and trust. It helps churches know how to aid those who have been abused and, importantly, gives guidance on the prevention of abuse by clergy.

Synopsis: For over 25 years, charismatic Pentecostal evangelist Brother Tony Leyva used Christianity, the Bible, and his status as a "prophet of God" to gain access to, seduce, and sexually assault the young sons of his enthralled followers in 23 states. Echols strips bare the world of Pentecostals to reveal how impassioned faith and devotion to the "anointed ones" blinded parents to the evil in their midst.

Synopsis: Monteleone presents timely information in an easy-to-use format that can help physicians recognize child maltreatment, identify children at high risk for abuse and neglect, and develop strategies for prevention and intervention in abuse situations. It graphically covers the most common types of abuse, as well as uncommon but possible causes. Color photos assist in diagnosis.

Synopsis: The author of two important works, Weeping in the Playtime of Others and The Children of Jonestown, now offers a new book based on his numerous interviews with convicted child molesters, rapists, and murderers in which he clearly outlines scenarios and explains the basic lures and tricks molesters use to abuse children.

Child Maltreatment: A Clinical Guide and Photographic Reference (2 Volume Set)
by James A. Monteleone, Armand E. Brodeur
Hardcover, 1012 pages
2nd edition
Published by GW Medical Publishing Inc.
Publication date: December 1998
ISBN: 1878060260

Child Sexual Abuse:
New Theory and Research
by Kersti Yllo, David Finkelhor
Paperback, 260 pages
Published by Free Pr
Publication date: October 1,1984

Brent's notes: Any sort of search on literature regarding child sexual abuse brings Dr. Finkelhor's research up. He is one of the bigger names in the field and his work is always highly praised.

Book News, Inc., 02/01/94: Assesses the social constructs of sexuality and examines the various motivations behind sexual encounters between adults and children, presenting the findings of two important research projects on pedophilia: that of C.K. Li, who conducted voluntary interviews with men who admitted to a sexual interest in young girls or boys; and that of DJ West and T.P. Woodhouse (co-authors, with Li, of this volume), who questioned groups of adult males, both students and others, about their recollections of sexual encounters when they were boys (and compared the findings with those of a similar survey of women). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book News, Inc., 08/01/92: In this practical book Hoorwitz walks the clinician through the process of conducting a sexual abuse evaluation, whose purpose is to figure out whether sexual abuse actually occurred and what needs to be done about it. Short clinical vignettes and dialogues illustrate interviewing techniques. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book News, Inc., 10/01/89: Excellent color photos with minimal text designed to provide diagnostic assistance, prevent missed diagnoses of abuse, and avoid over-reporting of abuse. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Color Atlas of Sexual Assault
by Girardin, Faugno, Seneski, Slaughter, & Whelen
Hardcover
Published by Mosby-Year Book
Publication date: August 1997

Crisis Intervention in Residential Treatment:
The Clinical Innovations of Fritz Redl
by William C. Morse (Editor)
Hardcover
Published by Haworth Pr
Publication date: October 1991

Book News, Inc., 12/01/94: Professionals in counseling, social work and psychotherapy share insights gained from experience in this under-explored field. Interviews with survivors and abusers refute many commonly held myths about female perpetrators, and one family's experience is examined from the viewpoints of family members and their therapists. Includes a review of the literature. Published in the U.K. by Longman (1993) with the subtitle The Ultimate Taboo. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Handbook of Clinical Intervention in Child Sexual Abuse
by Suzanne M. Sgroi
Paperback, 387 pages
Published by Lexington Books
Publication date: October 1,1981

The Healing Power of Play
by Gil, E.
Paperback
Published by The Guilford Press
Publication date: March 1991

Synopsis: How does incest in childhood affect personality development in adulthood? What conditions in the family encourage incestuous situations? What are typical characteristics of incestuous fathers? Until the publication of this book, many questions remained about the effects of incest in childhood on psychological functioning in later life. In this groundbreaking work, Meiselman examines all types of incestuous behavior and offers practical recommendations for detecting incest occurrences, handling cases, assessing individual and family incest problems, and making effective treatment interventions. "I can wholeheartedly recommend it to any professional who deals with patients, not only as the most comprehensive work available on this subject, but as a model of its kind."--Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.

Book News, Inc., 01/01/91: Appreciating that the clinical phenomenology which follows incest is crucial if clinicians are to address the possibility that incest may play a role in a given patient's difficulties, this book explores the connections between incest and somatoform disorders, disturbances of the self, problems in cognitive functioning, borderline psychopathology, the dissociative disorders, posttraumatic symptoms, vulnerability to revictimization, and other issues. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions
by Corey, G., Corey, M, Callanan, P
Paperback
Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
Publication date: August 1997

Outcome Assessment in Residential Treatment
by Steven I. Pfeiffer (Editor)
Hardcover
Published by Haworth Pr
Publication date: August 1996

Synopsis from the publisher, John Wiley & Sons:
The author adopts a simple value stance thus enabling a wide variety of perspectives on adult-child sexual contacts to be explored including those less hostile to paedophiles. Extensive, in-depth, case histories and interviews provide insight into offenders and their lifestyles. The criminogenic role of sexual fantasy and pornography in sexual offences against children is discussed in unprecedented detail. Features comprehensive accounts of assessment, treatment and theoretical issues in offending.

Table of Contents

What Is Different About Child Abusers? What Paedophiles Think and Do
Qualms Over Technical Assessments
Theories of Paedophilia
Paedophilia and Fantasy
The Treatment of Paedophiles
The Future of Paedophilia
References
Indexes

Synopsis: A practical guide to the recognition of child abuse, as well as the areas and situations where it may occur. The book clearly describes physical and behavioral indicators of abuse, the use of art therapy in disclosure and treatment, and how the legal and social systems process a child abuse case. Color photos effectively supplement the discussions.

Book News, Inc., 08/01/96: A compendium of child abuse cases presented at Cook County Children's Hospital and the Office of the Medical Examiner illustrated by a radiological atlas to assist professionals in recognizing abuse injuries. The cases include injuries to the central nervous system, skull, upper and lower extremities, thorax, abdominal, and also incidents of malnutrition and drowning. The commentary indicates histories associated with an abuse type, caretaker excuses and explanations, and other signs of familial patterns of violence. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Synopsis: The founder of Safe-T-Child, America's foremost child safety organization, offers 30 quick and simple lessons for teaching children how to protect themselves, covering everything from eluding dangerous strangers to playing safe on the Internet. Based on extensive psychological research, conversations with parents, law enforcement and child experts, this book makes personal safety fun and empowering for children.

Recognition of Child Abuse for the Mandated Reporter
by James A. Monteleone
Paperback, 476 pages, 3rd Edition
Published by G W Medical Publishing
Publication date: March, 2002
ISBN: 187806052X

REQUIRED TEXT FOR CP206, Investigating Child Abuse

Synopsis: This book helps mandated professionals recognize child maltreatment, identify children at risk for abuse and neglect, and develop strategies for preventing and intervening in abuse situations. It covers physical, psychological and sexual abuse, neglect, and legal aspects, and is an excellent resource for teachers, nurses, social workers, day-care workers, and law enforcement personnel.

 

 

 

 

Safe House: A Burke Novel
by Andrew Vachss
Hardcover
Published by Knopf
Publication date: April 1998

Synopsis: What sets this book apart from the many others on the topic is the emphasis on how a church congregation can begin to work to heal the wounds of sexual abuse and prevent further abuses from happening. Church members often must, at the same time, offer love, understanding, and healing to survivors while confronting (and still loving) the perpetrator.

Sexual Assault: The Medical-Legal Examination
by Sharon R. Crowley
Hardcover, 1st ed., 227 pages
Published by: Appleton & Lange
Publication Date: March 1999
ISBN: 0838585337

SUGGESTED TEXT FOR FS207, Forensic Issues for Nursing Professionals

From the Back Cover: The first comprehensive professional book of its kind, this combination text and atlas features the most up-to-date information on the evaluation of adult and adolescent sexual assault books. This book provides a complete reference manual for all health professionals who perform emergency sexual assault exams. The contents will cover the protocols of the exam, as well as the legal and medical considerations of the exam, so that physical evidence will hold up in a court of law. Colposcopic and full-color photographs clearly illustrate physical injuries found in sexual assault victims. The author considers both the psychological aftermath and physical impacts of sexual assault. Also included is a separate chapter on the rapist. Emergency nurses, forensic clinical nurse specialists and students, emergency medical physicians, forensic pathologists, nurse practitioners, and medical malpractice lawyers.

Sexually Victimized Children
by David Finkelhor
Paperback
Published by Free Pr
Publication date: February 1,1981

Synopsis: Detailing decades of sexual abuse in the Boy Scouts, one of the country's most respected institutions, award-winning journalist Boyle paints a distressing but true picture of seduction and betrayal in a place we all thought was safe. Subject of a profile on ABC's Day One.

Trauma and Recovery
by Lewis Herman, MD, Judith
Paperback
Published by BasicBooks
Publication date: May 1997

Synopsis from Booknews, Inc., 10/01/95:
A diverse group of scholars and practitioners address current research and the clinical, legal, and ethical issues that arise in sexual abuse cases. Written for both students and professionals involved in child sexual abuse assessment and management, the volume translates complex research into comprehensible and sound recommendations for practice. It also offers useful strategies and techniques in assessment and case management, particularly where information inconsistencies exist. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

The publisher, New York University Press, 11/15/96: Vital reading about the question WHY men commit sexual abuse

"A superb book that takes us into the subjective world of the 'child molester.' It breaks new ground and provides a major contribution to sex research. Vital reading for all those interested in the interpretation of the men who commit 'unspeakable acts." - Martin S. Weinberg co-author of 'Dual Attraction: Understanding Bisexuality'

"Victims, survivors, and their supporters most want to know how and why people can sexually assault and terrorize children who love and trust them. Finally, after reading Doug Pryor's 'Unspeakable Acts', I feel I have a vivid and reliable answer to that question. This book is must reading for every student of child sexual abuse." - Hal Pepinsky Indiana University at Bloomington

The sexual abuse of children is one of the most unsettling and emotionally inflammatory issues in American society today. It has been estimated that roughly one out of every four girls and one in ten boys experience some form of unwanted sexual attention either inside or outside the family before they reach adulthood. How should society deal with the sexual victimization of children? Should known offenders be released back into our communities? If so, where, and with what rights, should they be allowed to live? In 'Unspeakable Acts', Douglas W. Pryor argues that much of this debate, designed to deal with abusers AFTER they have offended, ignores the important issues of WHY men cross these forbidden sexual boundaries to molest children in the first place and how the behavior can possibly be prevented before it starts. Incorporating in-depth interviews with more than thirty convicted child molesters, Pryor explores how men become involved with breaking sexual boundaries with children. He looks at how their lives prior to offending contributed to and led up to what they did, the ways that initial interest in sex with children began, the tactics offenders employed to molest their victims over time, how they felt about and reacted to their behavior between offending episodes, and how they were ultimately able to stop. The author expands our understanding of this often reviled, little understood group, leaving us with the uneasy conclusion that the moral wall separating us from what is defined as extreme, 'sick' behavior is not as opaque as we would like to believe.

Douglas W. Pryor is co-author of the recent ground-breaking book "Dual Attractions: Understanding Bisexuality" and Assistant Professor of Sociology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Working with Traumatized Children
by Brohl, K
Paperback
Published by Child Welfare League of America
Publication date: 1996