{"product_id":"sex-crimes-patterns-and-behavior-9781412952989","title":"Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive survey of sex offenders and sexual offenses \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis succinct and highly accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of a wide range of sexual behaviors and sex crimes, thoroughly addressing criminal actions from \"nuisance\" sex crimes, such as voyeurism and exhibitionism, to the most extreme, including rape, sex crimes against children, lust and serial murders, and more. Including unique and engaging case studies and first-person accounts from sex offenders, \u003cstrong\u003eSex Crimes: Patterns and Behavior, Third Edition \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides unique insight into sex crimes, deviance, and criminal behavior theory and analysis. This engaging and easy-to-read text provides information on psychological profiling of sex offenders, the crimes they commit, the effects on their victims, and attempted treatments, in an engaging style that compels students to continue reading--even ahead of the syllabus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo new chapters address Internet-related sex crimes and sexually motivated homicides \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos and tables have been updated to provide the most cutting-edge information and reflect the thorough updating the book throughout \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther helpful pedagogical aids include case files and boxed news accounts that bring key concepts to life, and first-person accounts from sex criminals, medical and legal insights into the behaviors described \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary of sexual behavior and related terms is provided at the back of the text \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Audience \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitably brief to serve as a core text in conjunction with readings or as a supplement to another text, this provocative textbook will spark lively discussion in undergraduate courses such as Sex Crimes, Deviance, Criminal Behavior, and Violent Crimes in departments of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, social work, and counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen T. Holmes is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida. Prior to this position, he was a social science analyst for the National Institute of Justice in Washington, D.C. He has authored 6 books and more than 15 articles dealing with policing, drug testing, probation and parole issues, and violent crime. He received his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRonald M. Holmes is Coroner, in the Jefferson County Coroner′s office and Professor Emeritus of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville. He is the author of several books, among them \u003ci\u003eProfiling Violent Crimes, Sex Crimes, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSerial Murder. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is also the author of more than 50 articles appearing in scholarly publications. He is Vice President of the National Center for the Study of Unresolved Homicides and has completed more than 500 psychological profiles for police departments across the United States. He received his doctorate from Indiana University.\u003c\/p\u003e is Coroner, in the Jefferson County Coroner′s office and Professor Emeritus of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville. He is the author of several books, among them and He is also the author of more than 50 articles appearing in scholarly publications. He is Vice President of the National Center for the Study of Unresolved Homicides and has completed more than 500 psychological profiles for police departments across the United States. He received his doctorate from Indiana University.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sage Publications, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572219609362,"sku":"9781412952989","price":185.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c7f57a89-53c8-4e96-8e0d-28bda7b70483.jpg?v=1755857474","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sex-crimes-patterns-and-behavior-9781412952989","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}