This book takes a holistic approach by providing insight into the behavior and nature of sex offenders within the church. The text covers various types of sex offenders as well as their criminal propensities and methods of acquiring victims. Warning signs associated with sex crimes within the church are explained as well as security measures and prevention strategies that church leaders and criminal justice professionals can utilize to minimize risk to congregants. Discussion questions and case study scenarios are provided to allow the reader to examine relevant issues and explore a range of potential solutions and interventions.
This comprehensive book is intended for criminal justice academicians who teach courses on sex crimes and sex offenders, criminal justice agents (police and investigators), seminary professors and students, and clergy members. It can also assist security teams, church board members, leaders, and teachers in developing intervention and prevention strategies.
| ISBN: | 9780367513061 |
| Publication date: | 12th November 2021 |
| Author: | Chris Rush Burkey, Michael Braswell, John T Whitehead |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 130 pages |
| Genres: |
Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints Sexual abuse and harassment Social counselling and advice services Religious ethics Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church Penology and punishment Criminal justice law Psychotherapy Medical counselling Criminal or forensic psychology Legal aspects of criminology Sociology Health & Fitness |