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A world-renowned expert provides a psychological profile of serial sex offenders-how they think, how they deceive their victims, and how they elude the law. What motivates sexual abusers? Why are so few caught? Drawing on the stories of abusers, Anna C. Salter shows that sexual predators use sophisticated deception techniques and rely on misconceptions surrounding them to evade discovery. Arguing that even the most knowledgeable among us can be fooled, Salter dispels the myths about sexual predators and gives us the tools to protect our families and ourselves.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 46 reviews)

Criminal Justice Student by Ashley K. Chapin (CA USA)

5 Stars
November 07, 2009
I was doing a report for a FINAL on sexual preditors and the signs that we all need to know, that was when I stumbled on this book! AMAZING!!!! I feel that all parents and women should read this! Great facts from both sides and gives you a real insite into the minds of these deviant people amoung us!

Every Parent Should Read This Book! by Sunshine87 (Oregon)

5 Stars
October 03, 2009
I read some of this book. What I have read is spot on correct. There should be no apologies for the criminals portrayed in this book. They convict themselves and even admit to their depravity. For those reviewers that gave this book less than 3 stars, there is something seriously wrong with you. This book should be recommended reading for any parent that has their child's best interest at heart. The evil that this books reveals is alive and rampant, has been and continues to be perpetrated by the guilty, and the ones that deny it's existence. Be wary. Be aware. Protect the young and innocent from these degenerate, inhumane monsters that prey upon the children. She does a great service by making parents aware of the evils that can and do befall the young and innocent. God Bless You Anna Salter! Read this book, recommend it to friends, give as a gift, this book could save someone's life!

Sensationalist fear-mongering by D. Elliot (UK)

1 Stars
September 29, 2009
Never knowingly under-sensationalized, this polemical tract is only for those who like their 'facts' to be served up in the form of tabloid headlines. (The paradox contained in its title might be the first clue.) A happily unacademic work, Salter's 'methodology' consists of selecting the most melodramatic examples of stories gathered from her years of employment within prisons, and then somehow extrapolating these questionable anecdotes to society in general. Her message is clearly enunciated: fear and ignorance should be our guides in approaching life. Which, unfortunately, is also likely to be the alluring nature of this book, and its tendency for mass-appeal; it repeats the same comforting fairy-tales that we so desperately *want* to believe in; that mythical world of monsters and demons, princesses and knights. These fables may be comforting, and we may relish their uncomplicated familiarity, but to pretend - and under the guise of authoritative academia - that they are anything other than tools for manipulation would be unconscionable. More positively, mention must be made of the author's genuinely impressive ability not to allow her storyline to be clouded by anything resembling intellectual insight. Salter is not alone, of course, in cherry-picking those 'sources' that support her adaptation of the story, although the transparent straw-man approach to the work of genuine scholars still has the power to startle. For those readers who honestly wish to avoid an hysterical abreaction (and who appreciate that while fairy-tales may be enchanting, what we actually need are *new* approaches), then Kincaid's Erotic Innocence and Levine's Harmful to Minors should absolutely be their first port of call.

PAINFUL? YES. BUT EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS ONE. by D. Blankenship (The Ozarks)

5 Stars
July 29, 2009
I must say that I am in total agreement with a number of reviewers there who state that this is a must read for all care givers. This includes parents, grandparents, teachers...any individual who has the responsibility of watching over and protecting. In many ways this is not an easy read but I strongly feel that it is a necessary read. The statistical information the author provides in this book is mind staggering. Most of us know, unless we live in a complete state of denial or under a rock somewhere, that sexual abuse in its many forms is a major problem and always has been whether we like to admit it or not. In the case of incest, it is one of our many dirty little secrets that have been suppressed for years. The number of children of both sexes that have been abuse and will be abused is horrendous. The number of women who will sexually assaulted by the time they reach their mid thirties is appalling. Cold hard statistics aside, which the author uses to get our attention, is only part of the story. The author has broken this work down into various categories of offensive offensives; child molesters, rapists and sadists. Countless interviews with these people have been used quite effectively by the author in an attempt to illustrate how these people think and the methods they use to carryout their crimes. This is not easy reading by any means, but I feel necessary. The author, by her own admission, states that while we may know "how" these people think, we have no understanding of "why" they think what they do, and why they do what they do. It was quite upsetting to learn (a fact I already happened to know, but this book reinforced that knowledge) that less that 3 percent of the perpetrators of these crimes are ever caught, and indeed, most cases of child molestation and sexual abuse are never reported. What is even worse, many of those individual apprehended and convicted are returned to society to continue destroying lives. This folks, is some grim stuff. The last few chapters of this book are the most valuable. The author dose provide us with information as to how to detect these very, very deceptive people and good information as to how we can help protect our children and ourselves from these predators; detecting and deflecting sexual offenders. While not all the answers are here (I know of no work that can accomplish this), the author does give us a starting point and some very strong food for thought. If this causes the reader to become a bit paranoid and a bit overly cautious, so be it. We live in a very dangerous and many ways harsh world and we need as many survival skills as possible. I feel it is much better to be overly sensitive to this situation than to risk the well being of any child or loved one. Personal Note: I normally do not address the comments of other reviews in my reviews but in this case I feel some of the comments need to be addressed as they are pertinent to the reading and understanding of this work. First and foremost, I noted at least one reviewer, and maybe two, that indicated that there are times when there is a "pleasure factor" for the child that is being raped or molested and that this should be considered. Need I say more? I do truly hope that for individuals who feel this way that they seek out some sort of professional help and I would appreciate it very much if they would notify the authorities if you move in to my area of the country. Secondly, we have at least one reviewer that feels we should not demonize the pedophile as they too are victims, and that the author has merely used scare tactics which could harm our children and that we somehow face the danger of being overly protective and paranoid, and that we can damage our children as they go into their teens by being overly protective. Bunk, bunk, bunk! It is naïve Social Workers such as this that the author takes some pretty hard and harsh shots at in her work, and rightfully points out that these people, i.e. clueless Social Workers and Psychologists, are indeed a big part of the problem we face today. Third is that I note a couple of shots were taken at the author due to the fact that as a side line she also writes fiction. Anna C. Salter, PH.D., is one of the leading authorities in the country on the subject of sexual predators. If these reviewers will check it, many, many academics also write fiction. This does not distract from their base professional work in their chosen field of work one bit. This sort of academic snobbery is just that - snobbery and completely invalid. Forth; I note some whining here and there that this work gives the "professional" very little information and that the book is more or less written for the unwashed masses. Again, snobbery! The author clearly states that this was the intention of her work. This book is not a text book; it is a book to help those people who are in the trenches, i.e. caregivers. Not being a "professional" in this area, the last thing I need is a dry text book to dig through. I suffer through enough of those in my own area of expertise. I also suggest to these folks that rather than pontificating as to your own knowledge of the subject via their reviews of other peoples work, they go out and write your own book on the subject. You will not feel good about reading this work but that is okay as this is not a "feel good" book; no, no, far from it. It is a cold slap in the face to get your attention and the author has been quite effective in doing so. I dare say that after reading some of the case histories here you, like me, will have an urge to wash your hands. This is a good thing. This is a subject we must all be more aware of. I highly recommend this read for everyone, but in particular if you have children, grandchildren, wives, mothers, sisters or anyone else you care deeply for. I would also make this work required reading for all teachers or anyone else involved with the care of the wee ones. Sobering information: "Researchers beginning in 1929 documented rates of sexual abuse of female children that ranged from 24 percent to 37 percent. Research on males has been rarer, but what research there has been found alarming rates, somewhere between 27 percent and 30 percent." "A larger survey sample of 561 offenders admitted to more than 291,000 sexual offenses of all kinds and more than 195,000 victims." "Only 3 percent of offenders are ever caught." Of those that are caught, most are quickly returned to society and continue their havoc. Don Blankenship The Ozarks

a must read for caregivers, parents, teachers, church members by Davina Hunter (Bay Area CA)

4 Stars
February 14, 2009
Like many other reviewers here, I so appreciated the bottome line in this publication...we MUST look out for ourselves and our children. The author gives numerous examples and hints toward a proactive protection plan for parents and people in general when it comes to dealing with a potential predator. I so appreciated her insistance that sex offenders are working from a different set of rules than the rest of us. Her interviews with incarcerated offenders were insightful. It seems consistant that their only genuine, honest traits are: 1. lack of empathy, understanding, concern for their victims 2. anger and/or regret not pain and suffering they imposed upon victim but getting caught, 3. real growth and desire to change include reworking future mollest/assault strategies, increase deception effectiveness and reduce detection. Her insights into the criminal mind might be applied toward other toxic unwholsome persons as well. Most importantly, she sums up her work by urging her readers to use care and consideration and be there for their children. We must never assume people are fine unless we take time and really know teachers, coaches, others in contact with our children. Our presence is the best way to promote our children's best interests and personal safety from potential predators. I certainly found this to be true, when visiting a friend's home, my friend's neighbor, who seemed to be a regular fixture in her home, was insistant about inviting my child over to his home, 2 doors away to see some video game...and when I started to walk with my child, he was quick to discourage me. He said "all the kids hang out here...you don't have to come" I went anyways. Well six months later, that neighbor was in jail for mollesting children! We just have to be careful....especially when it comes to our kids. I am so glad I stayed with my child, for this neighbor's invitation to visit! I also liked the way the author addressed the maltreatment the victim by so many, and the victim assignment and justification for the perp! This was a breath of fresh air!!!

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