BEWARE THE CHILD: A Journey With Adolescent Sex Offenders - Tapa blanda

Children who molest children are society's dark little secret. That's exactly why lay persons, as well as professionals, should read this chilling portrait of male adolescent sex offenders. It is an authentic silhouette of their characteristics and conduct which help the reader, indeed, beware. Daring to peek into this shadowy corner of histories and anecdotes will result in sharpened insight into predatory behavior that devastates the innocence of childhood. That insight, fueled by the information in this book, can help preserve a precious purity. This personal account gifts the reader with: Thinking errors in male adolescent sex offenders. Ways to teach morality to children who have already committed immoral acts. More than 350 myths and faulty beliefs which adolescent sex offenders act on. Cautions to the general public about signs to watch for . Details of essential treatment which must be internalized if the offender is to return to society. Some information in this book is probably available in professional journals and books, but not in an anecdotal style which the author has deliberately adopted to encourage generalized readership about this serious social issue.

Joyce F. Lakeyis a trained and experienced writer and therapist, with an undergraduate degreein journalism, and a master's degree in agency counseling. Her many freelancestories have appeared in the popular press, and she has contributed 17scholarly articles to professional journals.This account is based on 15 yearsof experience as a therapist with adolescent sex offenders at a residentialfacility for male delinquents and two psychiatric hospitals. She intends forthis book to unveil the mysteries surrounding children who molest children andgive the reader a heightened awareness of the character and danger of suchoffenders.The author may be reachedat:¿ joylaura@aol.com