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Predators and Child Molesters by Robin Sax is the first book to be awarded Amber Alert Book of the Year Award.

There is no crime not even murder that worries and sickens parents more than child sexual abuse. Parents wonder how to protect their children when almost every day the news reports another incident of someone in authority arrested on suspicion of child abuse from clergy and teachers to family members themselves. Even law enforcement has had trouble defining the problem and only recently has the Department of Justice begun recording statistics of sexual assault against children. Amid the confusion generated by sensational news reports and uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of child sexual abuse, what can parents do?

In this straightforward, clearly written guidebook, veteran sex-crimes prosecutor and Los Angeles deputy district attorney Robin Sax answers one hundred questions that she has most often encountered in her fifteen years of experience. From the definition of abuse to the profiles of a predator to how to report an incident and to whom, Sax provides practical, reassuring, and appropriate information.

For ease of use, the book is organized into six major sections:

-Recognizing predators: molesters, pedophiles, and opportunists

-Talking to kids about risks and identifying potential problems

-Recognizing abuse

-Reporting sexual abuse

-Going to court

-Healing and moving on

Sax makes it clear that protecting children begins with every parent in the home. Parents must view protecting children from the potential of sexual assault as a priority. Teaching children preventive measures should be viewed as important as teaching kids how to dial 9-1-1.

Sax concludes by emphasizing that the best defense against sexual offenders is information. Her book provides realistic answers to empower parents and educators, even in the face of one of life's scariest threats.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #317250 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 179 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781591027126
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"'It can't happen to my child' is a refrain we hear too often. Unfortunately, it does happen to our children. Sax's book is a must read for all conscientious parents raising children in these difficult times. Sax offers a clear, concise, common sense approach to the myriad of issues facing parents today. If you are a parent or guardian and are committed to raising healthy, happy, and safe kids, this book is the most important guide for parents available today!" --Stuart Maesel, Founder Amber Alert Registry

"Finally! A hard-hitting Q&A on predators and child molesters. Sax's book is a must read for anyone concerned about the safety and well being of America's children. As a former felony prosecutor of crimes on children, this is Crime & Prevention 101..." --Nancy Grace, host of CNN Headline News' Nancy Grace and co-author of Objection! --How High-Priced Defense Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System.

"Before the unspeakable happens to your child you need to read this book. If the unspeakable has already happened you need to read this book! Drawing upon her vast experience as a child sex crimes prosecutor in Los Angeles, Robin Sax delivers an insightful, detailed and most important book. Sax takes the reader inside the cunning and charming mindset of a sexual predator to reveal just how they manage to get past vigilant parents to their true prey the children. Further, Sax takes us by the hand and helps us see how to heal from the trauma of child sexual abuse." --Diane Dimond, investigative journalist, columnist, author of Be Careful Who You Love: Inside the Michael Jackson Case

About the Author
Robin Sax (Los Angeles, CA) is a former deputy district attorney for Los Angeles County specializing in child sexual assault cases. She is the author of the forthcoming book It Happens Every Day: Inside the World of a Sex Crimes D.A. She is also a lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and Attorney Assistant Training Program, and an adjunct professor at the California State, Los Angeles, School of Criminal Justice. She is a cofounder of Justice Interrupted Radio, a top-ranking radio show that highlights cases that have not received media attention, and an advocate for victim's rights, appropriate sentences for offenders, and, most importantly, justice.