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: Hardback
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 the challenges and complexities of addressing these issues as separate or coinciding problems, the book explores the nuances and dynamics of offending, including various terms such as domestic abuse, intimate partner violence, grooming, coercive control, and more. It sheds light on the political and policy contexts surrounding these issues, debunking myths and misconceptions while highlighting the importance of effective policing and investigative responses. The book also emphasizes the overlooked victim-survivors of family violence, particularly children, and examines 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 prioritize the realities and needs of victim-survivors.

This book holds significant relevance for professionals working in the social service and criminal justice sectors, including police officers, policymakers, social workers, advocates, and counselors. It is also of paramount interest to researchers and students in diverse academic fields such as criminology, forensic psychology, social work, and socio-legal studies. By examining the complexities of family violence and sexual offending, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of these issues and fosters a more victim-centered approach to addressing them.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367508883