Oxford Handbook of Sex Offences and Sex Offenders

There has been a significant increase in the focus on sex offending in recent years in both the academic and public spheres. From heightened media attention on sex crimes to new waves of legislation aimed at crime prevention issues related to sexual assault harassment and sexual violence have become a top priority in the Western countries. <p/><em>The Oxford Handbook on Sex Offenses and Sex Offenders</em> provides comprehensive even-handed analysis of the myriad of topics related to sex offenses including pornography sex trafficking criminal justice responses and the role of social media in sex crimes. Extending beyond the existing scholarly research on the topic this volume teases out the key debates controversies and challenges involved in addressing sex crimes. While most discourse regarding sex offenders either involves prevention and control or conversely potential treatment options this <em>Handbook</em> delves into the psychological historical and social contexts related to sex offenses providing a more holistic view of the topic. <p/>The definitive volume on sex crimes and sex offenders <em>The Oxford Handbook on Sex Offenses and Sex Offenders</em> makes an invaluable contribution to criminological literature.<br>