{"product_id":"sex-crimes-research-and-realities","title":"Sex Crimes: Research and Realities","description":"Sex Crimes: Research and Realities, 2nd edition, provides succinct overviews and details of the research regarding sex crimesand the persons who commit them, dispelling common myths related to sex crimesthat have been contradicted in the scientific literature in recent decades. Throughout the book, survivors of sexual violence are highlighted, including those who have engaged in activism leading to positive changes for victims of sexual violence or came forward with their stories of sexual victimization despite being told \"nothing can be done.\"\nThe book begins with a broad overview of the number and types of sex crimesthat occur annually, then outlines several theories developed to explain sex crimesspecifically, along with descriptions of popular criminological theories that have been applied to persons who have committed a sex crime. The next several chapters provide details regarding different types ofsex crimes. Subsequently, the authors provide an overview of juveniles and females who commitsex crimes, and of sex crimesthat occur within an institution, such as college campuses and sports or youth organizations. New to this edition is a chapter that focuses on victims of sex crimes and the victimology of sexual violence. Attention is given to the nuances of investigating sex crimesand policies (such as registration and civil commitment laws) affecting persons who have committed a sex crime. The conclusion provides an overview of the myths regarding sex crimesand the persons who commit them, again with a summary of what research has unveiled while highlighting areas of recommended future research.\nThis book is suitable for an undergraduate or graduate-level course for a variety of social science fields. It is invaluable for treatment providers, law enforcement officers, detectives, or policy makers.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0367457601\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0367457601.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Vandiver, Donna|Braithwaite, Jeremy\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41623882498106,"sku":"DBV.0367457601.A","price":75.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0367457601-0.jpg?v=1788058006","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/sex-crimes-research-and-realities","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}