Juvenile Sex Offenders (Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Book 6)
Book Details
Author(s)Cynthia L. Godbey, Dr. Waln K. Brown
PublisherWilliam Gladden Foundation Press
ISBN / ASINB0012DK2CK
ISBN-13978B0012DK2C3
Sales Rank1,212,068
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Unlike most juvenile delinquency books, this one is easy-to-read and to understand. It is a summary about youth sexual offenders written for
1. Parents and family members
2. Teachers and school staff
3. Police officers and Sheriff’s deputies
4. Juvenile justice and child welfare professionals
5. Counselors and child psychologists
Blaine was eight years old and his sister Karla was three. Blaine and Karla were playing while their mother folded clothing in the laundry room. During a game of Operation, Blaine decided to show Karla how to play the game for real. He pushed Karla’s pants down, grabbed a game piece from the playing board and tried to put it in Karla’s vagina.
Seventeen-year-old Greg had been dating 15-year-old Sheila for three months. One evening Sheila called and asked Greg if he would come over right away. Once at Sheila’s house, Greg learned that her parents were away. After an hour, the petting began. Shortly thereafter, Greg thrust himself into Sheila. That was when Sheila realized that things had gone too far. She cried out to stop, but it was too late.
Were juvenile sex offenses committed in these case histories?
Does one case history depict a sex offense, while the other does not?
What is the difference between a sexual offense and youthful curiosity?
These are but a few of the many questions that need addressing about juvenile sexual offenders.
Until recently, sex offenses committed by minors were considered
• Developmentally normal curiosity
• Adjustment reactions or
• Experimentation.
The court overlooked even clearly exploitative sex offenses committed by juveniles. Seldom was there an attempt made to address the sexual behavior.
As a result, little attention was given to studying the causes or cures.
By 1983, however, researchers established that most adult sex offenders had committed sex offenses as kids, and by 1988, clinical reports determined that some child sexual offenders had begun their offensive behaviors by age five.
That is why a report from the National Task Force on Juvenile Offending concluded that early detection and treatment of sex offenders is critical.
Intervention is especially important because kids are in the early stages of physical and emotional development and tend not to have an established pattern of behavior.
More importantly, the potential for repeat offending by teenage sexual offenders and the development of a pattern that continues into adulthood indicates that early detection and treatment can significantly reduce the number of sexual abuse victims of all ages.
This publication provides answers to 21 of the most important questions parents ask about why juveniles commit sex offenses, including
• What is sexually abusive behavior?
• Who are the juvenile sex offenders?
• Why do juveniles commit sex offenses?
• Who are their victims?
• What juveniles are at risk to commit sex offenses?
• Do juvenile sex offenders become adult sex offenders?
There is also an explanation of how cases of juvenile sex offenses are handled, and five checklists offering parents a better understanding of what is influencing their child’s inappropriate sexual behavior and what they can do to prevent or put an end to it.
1. List of reasons why juveniles commit sex offenses
2. List of family problems that can contribute to juvenile sex offenses
3. List of the types of sex offenses committed by juveniles
4. List of treatment needs of juvenile sex offenders
5. List of sources of help to contact about treatment of juvenile sex offenders.
Purchase this e-book to learn what you should know about juvenile sexual offending, its causes and cures.
1. Parents and family members
2. Teachers and school staff
3. Police officers and Sheriff’s deputies
4. Juvenile justice and child welfare professionals
5. Counselors and child psychologists
Blaine was eight years old and his sister Karla was three. Blaine and Karla were playing while their mother folded clothing in the laundry room. During a game of Operation, Blaine decided to show Karla how to play the game for real. He pushed Karla’s pants down, grabbed a game piece from the playing board and tried to put it in Karla’s vagina.
Seventeen-year-old Greg had been dating 15-year-old Sheila for three months. One evening Sheila called and asked Greg if he would come over right away. Once at Sheila’s house, Greg learned that her parents were away. After an hour, the petting began. Shortly thereafter, Greg thrust himself into Sheila. That was when Sheila realized that things had gone too far. She cried out to stop, but it was too late.
Were juvenile sex offenses committed in these case histories?
Does one case history depict a sex offense, while the other does not?
What is the difference between a sexual offense and youthful curiosity?
These are but a few of the many questions that need addressing about juvenile sexual offenders.
Until recently, sex offenses committed by minors were considered
• Developmentally normal curiosity
• Adjustment reactions or
• Experimentation.
The court overlooked even clearly exploitative sex offenses committed by juveniles. Seldom was there an attempt made to address the sexual behavior.
As a result, little attention was given to studying the causes or cures.
By 1983, however, researchers established that most adult sex offenders had committed sex offenses as kids, and by 1988, clinical reports determined that some child sexual offenders had begun their offensive behaviors by age five.
That is why a report from the National Task Force on Juvenile Offending concluded that early detection and treatment of sex offenders is critical.
Intervention is especially important because kids are in the early stages of physical and emotional development and tend not to have an established pattern of behavior.
More importantly, the potential for repeat offending by teenage sexual offenders and the development of a pattern that continues into adulthood indicates that early detection and treatment can significantly reduce the number of sexual abuse victims of all ages.
This publication provides answers to 21 of the most important questions parents ask about why juveniles commit sex offenses, including
• What is sexually abusive behavior?
• Who are the juvenile sex offenders?
• Why do juveniles commit sex offenses?
• Who are their victims?
• What juveniles are at risk to commit sex offenses?
• Do juvenile sex offenders become adult sex offenders?
There is also an explanation of how cases of juvenile sex offenses are handled, and five checklists offering parents a better understanding of what is influencing their child’s inappropriate sexual behavior and what they can do to prevent or put an end to it.
1. List of reasons why juveniles commit sex offenses
2. List of family problems that can contribute to juvenile sex offenses
3. List of the types of sex offenses committed by juveniles
4. List of treatment needs of juvenile sex offenders
5. List of sources of help to contact about treatment of juvenile sex offenders.
Purchase this e-book to learn what you should know about juvenile sexual offending, its causes and cures.
