The Intersections of Family Violence and Sexual Offending

This book explores the relationship between family violence and sexual offending, highlighting the challenges and complexities of addressing them as separate or coinciding problems. It draws on international literature, case studies, and stakeholder interviews to provide insights into the nature and dynamics of offending, terminology, political and policy contexts, myths and misconceptions, policing and investigative responses, children as overlooked victim-survivors, and punishment and treatment of offenders. The book aims to inform future policy, practice, and research, promoting stronger approaches that reflect the realities and needs of victim-survivors. It is relevant to professionals in the social service and criminal justice sectors and will be of interest to researchers and students in criminology, forensic psychology, social work, and socio-legal studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 108 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and timely volume delves into the intricate relationship between family violence and sexual offending, examining them separately while acknowledging their profound interconnectedness. Recognizing family and sexual violence as two interconnected issues, it explores the complexities and paradoxes of addressing them as distinct problems or as simultaneous occurrences. The book sheds light on the nature and dynamics of offending, including various terminology such as domestic abuse, intimate partner violence, grooming, coercive control, and more. It also examines political and policy contexts, debunks myths and misconceptions, discusses policing and investigative responses, highlights the overlooked victim-survivors of these crimes, and explores the punishment and treatment of offenders. Drawing on international literature, case studies, and stakeholder interviews, the book encourages critical reflection to inform future policy, practice, and research, ultimately fostering stronger approaches that genuinely reflect the realities and needs of victim-survivors.

This book holds immense relevance for professionals working in the social service and criminal justice sectors, including police officers, policymakers, social workers, advocates, and counselors. Moreover, it will captivate researchers and students across diverse academic fields such as criminology, forensic psychology, social work, and socio-legal studies. By delving into the complexities of family violence and sexual offending, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of these issues and fosters a more compassionate and effective response to protect and support survivors.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367508852