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Informationen zum Autor Van Dam, Carla Zusammenfassung By presenting stories of molesters, their families, and their victims, van Dam (a clinical and forensic psychologist) outlines the steps that typically proceed child sexual abuse. She explains the techniques child sexual molesters use to charm adults and gain access to children. Chapters discuss va Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. The Problem Case Studies Chapter 2. Knowing It Is a Problems: The Need for Clarity Clear Definitions Guiding Treatment Guiding Research Guiding Relationships Guiding Interventions Chapter 3. Why It Is a Problem: What Is the Harm? Psychological Issues Moral Issues Cultural Issues Chapter 4. Prevalence: How Often Does It Happen? Chapter 5. Characteristics of the Child Molester: Who Does It? Demographics Chapter 6. The Grooming Process: How Do They Do It Sexual Attraction to Children Justifying the Interest Grooming the Adult Community Grooming the Child Chapter 7. The Social Climate That Helps Foster It: Turning a Blind Eye Attitudes Toward Children Attitudes Toward Women Societal Denial Molester Denial Chapter 8. Visible Grooming Current Prevention Strategies Visible Grooming of Adults Chapter 9. Setting Boundaries to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Intervening with a Potential Child Molester Chapter 10. Summary Appendix: Legal Definitions References Additional Resources Index Reference Notes Included
