Child Molestation: Sorting Out the Truth. 1998. Films for the Humanities and Sciences.Call Number: A-V HV 6570 .C48 1998Abstract: After a rash of well-publicized child molestation cases in the 1980s, several of which were never proven, juries are refusing to convict defendants based on children's testimony alone. Some experts accuse overzealous prosecutors of coercing the testimony; frustrated prosecutors say molesters are getting away with crimes. This ABC News Nightline examines the problem, and what the legal system can do to ensure justice. The hiring of psychological experts to dispute children's testimony is examined as an associated problem. Lawyers and psychiatrists who defend accused molesters explain why they do it. Using real footage of a child's testimony, noted child molestation expert Stephen Ceci explains what techniques can be used to determine whether a child is telling the truth.

Free to Kill: The Polly Klaas Murder. 1996. A&E Home Video. American Justice Series. New Video Group.Call Number: A-V HV 6535 .P38 F73 1996Abstract: Polly Klaas was abducted from her home in Petaluma, California during a slumber party. She was never seen alive again. Her killer, Richard Allen Davis, had been arrested 25 times and spent 17 of the previous 20 years in jail. This video explores the details of the Klaas case. Klaas's father shares his feeling of rage and betrayal, while jurors and attorneys provide a firsthand look at the trial that finally put Davis away for good. Legal experts reveal why the penal system has failed in its mission to rehabilitate, and the proposed reforms that might make cases like Klaas's less likely in the future.

This bibliography is a representative selection of materials either owned or on order by the FBI Academy Library. Inclusion of an item does not represent an endorsement by the FBI of the material or its author.

Sadistic Versus Non-Sadistic Sex Offenders: How They Think, What They Do. 1998. Anna C. Salter, Ph.D. Listening to Sex Offenders Series. Sage Publications.Call Number: A-V HV 6556 .S23Abstract: Features interviews with sadistic sex offenders and child sex offenders. The offenders themselves describe their offenses, as well as "justifications" and excuses for child molestation and adult sexual assault and how those thinking errors and behavior patterns evolved over time.

Caliber Associates. National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information. [http://www.calib.com/nccanch]. Abstract: The Clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and related child welfare issues. Contains a wealth of information: statistics, bibliographies, full-text publications, and an excellent "state statutes" section that provides professionals with up-to-date, in-depth information on state laws pertaining to child abuse and neglect. Included are:× Definitions of child abuse and neglect.× Requirements and procedures for reporting child abuse, including reporter immunity and penalties for failure to report.× Central registry expungement and confidentiality legislation.× Laws providing criminal penalties for child abuse and neglect and special courtroom procedures used during trial.× Analyses of civil and criminal laws through State-wide comparisons. × Additional resources related to statutory issues.

Computer Associates. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. [http://www.ncmec.org/]. Abstract: NCMEC serves as a focal point in providing assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in recovering missing children and raising public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation, and sexual exploitation. NCMEC has worked on more than 73,000 cases of missing and exploited children, helped recover more than 48,000 children, and raised its recovery rate from 60 percent in the 1980s to 91 percent today, thereby gaining national and international recognition as "the" resource for missing and exploited children. NCMEC publishes literature on issues ranging from child-safety information to detailed information on how to investigate a missing- and exploited-child case. Their publications, many of which were written or produced in cooperation with the FBI, can be downloaded from this site. Copies can also be obtained free of charge using an on-line order form.

Elliot, Michele. 1994. Female Sexual Abuse of Children. New York, NY: Guilford Press.Call Number: HV 6570 .F44 1994Abstract: Compiled by a child psychologist and sexual abuse victim herself. An in-depth look at the often overlooked subject of female sexual abuse that includes interviews with survivors and abusers, and insights from professionals in counseling, social work and psychotherapy.

Faulkner, Nancy Ph. D. Pandora's Box: The Secrecy of Child Sexual Abuse. 1999. [http://www.prevent-abuse-now.com/sex_off.htm]. Abstract: Child Advocate and Health Care Consultant, Dr. Nancy Faulkner, has devoted much of her professional time providing for the protection of children and promoting efforts for the prevention of child sexual abuse. Her multi-award winning website is a wonderful source of information, containing 270+ pages of child protection and abuse prevention information, covering all aspects of child sexual abuse.

Goldstein, Seth L. 1999. The Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Practical Guide to Assessment, Investigation, and Intervention. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.Call Number: HQ 72.U53 G64 1999Abstract: Part of a series entitled "Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigation," created by Vernon J. Geberth. Addresses topics such as the difficulties law enforcement faces in investigating the sexual exploitation of children, need for professional alliances between law enforcement and medical communities, children witnesses, and determination of what exactly sexual abuse and exploitation is. Many other important issues are discussed, and all aspects of investigating child sexual abuse are covered.

Goldstein, Seth L. and R. P. Tyler. July 1998. Frustrations of Inquiry: Child Sexual Abuse Allegations in Divorce and Custody Cases. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin 67, no. 7: 1-6.Abstract: Sexual abuse allegations that surface during divorce or custody cases can cause more frustration for law enforcement investigators than any other because of a lack of evidence, possible biases, and the acrimony between partners on the verge of divorce. One study revealed that out of 169 cases of alleged child sexual abuse arising in marital relations courts, 14 percent were deliberate, false allegations. An improper allegation may ruin the reputation of an unjustly accused person, but a valid allegation that goes unrecognized may subject a child to continued abuse. The authors provide guidelines, point out some investigative obstacles, and advise of additional considerations that must be taken into account to establish validity of allegations and ensure that when a case goes to court, the judge will have the most complete, credible evidence possible.

Heck, William P. October 1999. Basic Investigative Protocol for Child Sexual Abuse. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin 68, no. 10: 19-25.Abstract: Because of the difficulty of building cases against child sexual abusers, investigation requires the efforts and expertise of a number of professionals. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach to investigating child sexual abuse is becoming a standard practice in many states, however it is an idea that has not gained universal acceptance yet. In 1995, Oklahoma adopted a multidisciplinary team approach, details of which are included in this article, along with basic investigative guidelines.

Jenkins, Philip. 1998. Moral Panic: Changing Concepts of the Child Molester in Modern America. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.Call Number: HV 6570.2 .J46 1998Abstract: A history of the concept of child abuse and child abuser in the United States in the twentieth century, this book examines how and why attitudes toward child molestation have fluctuated. Diagnoses the present situation and reconstructs how medical and legal institutions came to recognize and understand the existence of molestation.

________. 1996. Pedophiles and Priests: Anatomy of a Contemporary Crisis. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.Call Number: BX 1912.9 .J46 1996Abstract: Takes a close look at the entire history of the issue, from the first reports, to current headlines, suggesting that the crisis is not as widespread as the media portrays.

Kane, June. 1998. Sold for Sex. Brookfield, VT: Ashgate Publishing Limited.Call Number: HV 6570 .K36 1998Abstract: Looks at the different forms sexual exploitation takes, from children appearing in pornographic films to organized trafficking of children. Examines the different factors that make children vulnerable to these sexual predators, and describes these predators, explaining the characteristics that differentiate them and yet lead them all to become exploiters of children. Written by a spokesperson for the first ever World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Stockholm.

Kincaid, James R. 1998. Erotic Innocence: The Culture of Child Molesting. Durham: Duke University Press.Call Number: HV 6570 .K545 1998Abstract: A compelling cultural history of children and sexual desire. Explores America's preoccupation with stories about the sexual abuse of children. Calls attention to what the author calls "widespread hysteria" over childhood knowledge of sex: the threat of kidnapping, the fear of abuse in day-care centers, and the fear of the Internet being used by pedophiles.

Kirk, Michael. 1998. The Child Terror. WGBH Educational Foundation. PBS Home Video.Call Number: A-V HQ .U53 T54 1998Abstract: During the 1980s, parents, police, prosecutors, and the press turned Miami, Florida, into ground zero for a new way of convicting alleged child molesters. Led by Florida's then-prosecuting attorney, Janet Reno, alleged abusers were relentlessly pursued and convicted with a zeal unmatched in the nation. FRONTLINE correspondent Peter J. Boyer examines the convictions that were a stunning triumph for the crusading prosecuting attorney and created an emerging political model that would be emulated by prosecutors across the country.

Leberg, Eric. 1991. Understanding Child Molesters: Taking Charge. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.Call Number: HV 6570.2 .L42 1997Abstract: A basic, yet comprehensive overview that uses cases and anecdotes to highlight and reinforce important issues and concepts. Covers information on the sex offender evaluation report, pre-sentence investigation report, and criminal history records. Also covers how the criminal justice system works and how it affects offenders, and offers suggestions on how to utilize the criminal justice system as a resource in preventing revictimization and reestablishing relationships with convicted sex offenders.

Levesque, Roger J. R. 1999. Sexual Abuse of Children: A Human Rights Perspective. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.Call Number: HV 6570 .L4 1999Abstract: Addresses how international human rights laws can help define what could be done to protect children from sexual maltreatment. Discusses how sexual abuse differs among cultures, and whether other countries should intervene when they disagree with approaches to the issue.

McNaughton, Janet. 1997. Portable Guides to Investigating Child Abuse: An Overview. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.Call Number: J 32.8:AB 9Abstract: In response to requests from law enforcement jurisdictions across the United States, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has developed the Portable Guides to Investigating Child Abuse series. There are currently 13 titles in the series, to include several targeted specifically at investigating child sexual abuse. All guides can be obtained free of charge through OJJDP.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Justice Information Center. [http://www.ncjrs.org]. Abstract: The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS), which is part of the Department of Justice, is one of the most extensive sources of information on criminal and juvenile justice in the world. NCJRS has a "Missing and Exploited Children" section, located under "Juvenile Justice" on their homepage, which features more than 20 full-text publications dealing with the sexual abuse of children.

Ney, Tara Ph. D. 1995. True and False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse: Assessment and Case Management. New York, NY: Brunner/Mazel, Inc.Call Number: HV 6570 .A43 1995Abstract: A diverse group of scholars and practitioners address current research and the clinical, legal, and ethical issues that arise in sexual abuse cases. It is written for both students and professionals involved in child sexual abuse assessment and management. It translates complex research into comprehensible and sound recommendations for practice. It also offers useful strategies and techniques in assessment and case management, particularly where information inconsistencies exist.

Pryor, Douglas W. 1996. Unspeakable Acts: Why Men Sexually Abuse Children. New York, NY: New York University Press.Call Number: HV 6570.2 .P77 1996Abstract: Based on in-depth interviews with 30 men who molested their own children or the children of people they knew. Explores why men cross forbidden sexual boundaries to molest children in the first place and how such behavior can possibly be prevented before it starts.

Rind, Bruce et al. July 1998. A Meta-Analytical Examination of Assumed Properties of Child Sexual Abuse Using College Samples. Psychological Bulletin 124, no. 1: 22-53.Abstract: A very controversial study published by the American Psychological Association that suggests that child sexual abuse may not be as harmful as commonly believed. The self-stated goal of the authors was to determine whether child sexual abuse causes intense psychological harm on a widespread basis for both genders. Findings indicated that males and females do not react to abuse in an equivalent manner; child sexual abuse does not necessarily produce long-term negative consequences; negative effects that do occur often are temporary; and that consensual sex between children and adults, and adolescents and children, should be described in more positive terms, such as "adult-child sex" and "adolescent-child sex."

Wooden, Kenneth. 1995. Child Lures: What Every Parent and Child Should Know About Preventing Sexual Abuse and Abduction. Arlington, TX: The Summit Publishing Group.Call Number: HV 6570 .W66 1995Abstract: Author Kenneth Wooden, whose prevention techniques have been featured on Oprah, Prime Time Live, and Today, reveals the 15 favorite ploys, or "lures," used by actual pedophiles and abductors to secure their victims. Wooden then offers effective strategies and practice scenarios for children and parents.

Revised - 3/2000