The Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Practical Guide to Assessment, Investigation, and Intervention, Second Edition This book discusses the new and different developments in the manifestation of problems involved in investigation and assessment of sexual cases and offers advice on dealing with these issues. By Seth L. Goldstein, ISBN: 9780849381546 Retail price: $139.95   $100.95 Quantity:

Recent case law decisions in response to criticism of investigative and therapeutic practices of professionals involved in decision making in child sexual abuse cases Court action on interviewing, case management practices, and what constitutes child pornography and sexually explicit material Research findings on children's memory and suggestibility, and their relationship to case investigation and development Detailed discussion of the pretext phone call, the most successful technique in securing admissions and confessions Extensive review of the types of cases and problems created by the Internet, the new underground medium for contacting, trafficking, and communication Fifteen new search warrant samples that address changes in the manner in which these crimes are committed Numerous new exhibits, diagrams, examples, and illustrations of investigative practices and the manifestations of these crimes The Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Practical Guide to Assessment, Investigation, and Intervention, Second Edition discusses the new and different developments in the manifestation of problems involved in investigation and assessment of sexual cases and offers advice on dealing with these issues. Although many of the difficulties involved in investigation and assessment of sexual abuse allegations have remained unchanged since the first edition of this book appeared in 1987, the manner in which investigations are conducted must adapt to these new and different developments. Publication Date: 9/30/1998 Number of Pages: 574