{"product_id":"sexually-motivated-crimes","title":"Sexually Motivated Crimes","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn cases where minimal or no physical evidence exists, behavioral\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eevidence may be all that investigators have available to help them focus the investigation. It may be the only aspect of the case that can link one unsolved case to another, or to numerous other unsolved cases. \u003cstrong\u003eSexually Motivated Crimes: Understanding the Profile of the Sex Offender and Applying Theory to Practice \u003c\/strong\u003ediscusses the dynamics and behaviors associated with sex offenders and explains their direct application to both the criminal investigation and to society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContent chapters include an introduction to the subject matter, a discussion of the existing research and literature regarding the issue, and an explanation of the topic’s importance and application through practical illustrations. These chapters are followed by actual case studies that illustrate practical application of the content. The book presents the foundational concepts of the nature of criminal sexuality and then explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of recognizing nuisance offenses—commonly dismissed by police officers—as a precursor to more serious crimes of violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential literature pertaining to rapists, including basic motivations, typologies, methods of approach, and levels of force, as well as the importance of a proper victim interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe definition of sexual homicide and the dynamics between victims and offenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReasons why child sex offenders choose to offend children, and reasons children fail to disclose or delay in disclosing their abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe three components of child sexual exploitation: molestation, pornography, and prostitution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in an accessible style geared to police officers and practitioners, this volume builds and expands upon the existing literature, uses unique theories and perspectives derived from the author’s years of training and investigative experience, and provides clear and precise information that law enforcement officers can apply to their daily work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55021867663704,"sku":"9781439882559","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781439882559_09b4de3f-50be-41f7-91af-8d7aece1bba1.jpg?v=1770522339","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/sexually-motivated-crimes","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}