Sexual Abuse Within the Church: Assessment, Intervention, and Prevention

This book provides a comprehensive approach to understanding sex offenders within the church, covering various types, warning signs, security measures, and prevention strategies. It is intended for criminal justice academicians, professionals, and church leaders to develop intervention and prevention strategies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 130 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book takes a comprehensive approach to understanding the behavior and nature of sex offenders within the church. It delves into various types of sex offenders, their criminal propensities, and the methods they employ to acquire victims. The text also provides valuable insights into warning signs associated with sex crimes within the church, as well as security measures and prevention strategies that church leaders and criminal justice professionals can utilize to minimize the risk to congregants.

To facilitate a deeper understanding of the topic, the book includes discussion questions and case study scenarios that allow readers to examine relevant issues and explore a range of potential solutions and interventions.

This comprehensive book is designed for criminal justice academicians who teach courses on sex crimes and sex offenders, criminal justice agents (police and investigators), seminary professors and students, and clergy members. It can also be valuable for security teams, church board members, leaders, and teachers in developing effective intervention and prevention strategies.

By shedding light on the complexities of sex offenders within the church and offering practical guidance, this book aims to contribute to the prevention of sexual abuse and the protection of vulnerable communities.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367513061