Innocence Betrayed
Paedophilia, the Media and Society
1st Edition
Published on 14. October 2002
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-0-7456-2888-2 (ISBN)
Description
Innocence Betrayed is the first sustained attempt to address the issue of how we can best protect children from the threat posed by predatory paedophiles. It asks all the difficult questions: Can paedophiles be treated? Do they change their behaviour? Does naming and shaming help protect our children or make matters worse?
Combining the skills of journalistic research and academic scholarship, this engaging and accessible book carefully untangles the News of the World's 'Sarah's Law' and presents, for the first time, the behind-the-scenes reaction to the newspaper. It contains an enlightening series of interviews with paedophiles, both in a penal setting and after release, in England, Wales and North America, as well as interviews with the victims of sexual abuse.
This important and timely book will be of interest to anyone who wishes to understand the complexity of the problem posed by paedophiles and how we can make our communities safer places for children.
Combining the skills of journalistic research and academic scholarship, this engaging and accessible book carefully untangles the News of the World's 'Sarah's Law' and presents, for the first time, the behind-the-scenes reaction to the newspaper. It contains an enlightening series of interviews with paedophiles, both in a penal setting and after release, in England, Wales and North America, as well as interviews with the victims of sexual abuse.
This important and timely book will be of interest to anyone who wishes to understand the complexity of the problem posed by paedophiles and how we can make our communities safer places for children.
Reviews / Votes
"We fear it and loathe it but if we want to protect our children we must understand it too. The authors use formidable research to put paedophilia in context. This book is uncomfortable reading - but essential." John Humphrys, 'Today', BBC Radio 4"No one has previously put the case so well for having an adult, rational debate about how we should respond to paedophilia. Nor have the counterproductive dangers of outing, naming and shaming with responses like Megan's Law been so clearly discussed. A thoroughly researched and well argued study." Rod Morgan, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of the Probation Service for England and Wales
"Silverman and Wilson manage to achieve what many of us aspire to - a book that will appeal both to a specialised and lay audience. In the emotionally charged atmosphere of considering the threat posed by predatory paedophiles ... it is important that we have a text that is thoughtful and measured, while also recognising the deep emotions that the topic raises among the populace. ...[T]his is a well-written book that can be recommended to the interested layperson ... while, for the specialist, it draws the threads together of the recent painful scenario where the News of the World has largely orchestrated the terms of the debate." The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7456-2888-2 (9780745628882)
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Persons
Jon Silverman is the BBC's Home Affairs Correspondent.
David Wilson is Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central England in Birmingham, and is a former Prison Governor.
David Wilson is Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central England in Birmingham, and is a former Prison Governor.
Content
Acknowledgements. Introduction.
1. A Short History Of Sex Offending.
2. Paedophiles.
3. Beyond Victimhood.
4. Dealing With Paedophiles Within The Penal System.
5. Protecting The Community.
6. Release.
7. Communities In Need Of 'Community Notification'.
8. Named And Shamed.
9. 'Charlie's Angels' And How To Protect Our Children.
Bibliography.
Index.
1. A Short History Of Sex Offending.
2. Paedophiles.
3. Beyond Victimhood.
4. Dealing With Paedophiles Within The Penal System.
5. Protecting The Community.
6. Release.
7. Communities In Need Of 'Community Notification'.
8. Named And Shamed.
9. 'Charlie's Angels' And How To Protect Our Children.
Bibliography.
Index.