Predators and Child Molesters by Robin Sax is the first book to be awarded Amber Alert Book of the Year Award.
There is no crime not even murder that worries and sickens parents more than child sexual abuse. Parents wonder how to protect their children when almost every day the news reports another incident of someone in authority arrested on suspicion of child abuse from clergy and teachers to family members themselves. Even law enforcement has had trouble defining the problem and only recently has the Department of Justice begun recording statistics of sexual assault against children. Amid the confusion generated by sensational news reports and uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of child sexual abuse, what can parents do?
In this straightforward, clearly written guidebook, veteran sex-crimes prosecutor and Los Angeles deputy district attorney Robin Sax answers one hundred questions that she has most often encountered in her fifteen years of experience. From the definition of abuse to the profiles of a predator to how to report an incident and to whom, Sax provides practical, reassuring, and appropriate information.
For ease of use, the book is organized into six major sections:
-Recognizing predators: molesters, pedophiles, and opportunists
-Talking to kids about risks and identifying potential problems
-Recognizing abuse
-Reporting sexual abuse
-Going to court
-Healing and moving on
Sax makes it clear that protecting children begins with every parent in the home. Parents must view protecting children from the potential of sexual assault as a priority. Teaching children preventive measures should be viewed as important as teaching kids how to dial 9-1-1.
Sax concludes by emphasizing that the best defense against sexual offenders is information. Her book provides realistic answers to empower parents and educators, even in the face of one of life's scariest threats.
"Finally! A hard-hitting Q&A on predators and child molesters. Sax's book is a must read for anyone concerned about the safety and well being of America's children. As a former felony prosecutor of crimes on children, this is Crime & Prevention 101..." --Nancy Grace, host of CNN Headline News' Nancy Grace and co-author of Objection! --How High-Priced Defense Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System.
"'It can't happen to my child' is a refrain we hear too often. Unfortunately, it does happen to our children. Sax's book is a must read for all conscientious parents raising children in these difficult times. Sax offers a clear, concise, common sense approach to the myriad of issues facing parents today. If you are a parent or guardian and are committed to raising healthy, happy, and safe kids, this book is the most important guide for parents available today!" --Stuart Maesel, Founder Amber Alert Registry
"Before the unspeakable happens to your child you need to read this book. If the unspeakable has already happened you need to read this book! Drawing upon her vast experience as a child sex crimes prosecutor in Los Angeles, Robin Sax delivers an insightful, detailed and most important book. Sax takes the reader inside the cunning and charming mindset of a sexual predator to reveal just how they manage to get past vigilant parents to their true prey the children. Further, Sax takes us by the hand and helps us see how to heal from the trauma of child sexual abuse." --Diane Dimond, investigative journalist, columnist, author of Be Careful Who You Love: Inside the Michael Jackson Case
About the Author
Robin Sax (Los Angeles, CA) is a former deputy district attorney for Los Angeles County specializing in child sexual assault cases. She is the author of the forthcoming book It Happens Every Day: Inside the World of a Sex Crimes D.A. She is also a lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and Attorney Assistant Training Program, and an adjunct professor at the California State, Los Angeles, School of Criminal Justice. She is a cofounder of Justice Interrupted Radio, a top-ranking radio show that highlights cases that have not received media attention, and an advocate for victim's rights, appropriate sentences for offenders, and, most importantly, justice.
Robin Sax is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who specialized in prosecuting sex crimes against children. For over fifteen years Robin has prosecuted some of the most despicable defendants who committed the most heinous crimes.
* As one of the prosecuting attorneys for the Child Sexual Assault division of the Los Angeles County Sex Crimes Unit, Robin worked with a multi-disciplinary team at UCLA's Rape Treatment Center/The Stuart House. * While working with law enforcement, victims' advocates, social workers, and members of the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, she investigated and prosecuted hundreds of child sexual assault cases.
A Legal Commentator
Robin has been a guest analyst and commentator for several national television shows, commenting on many hi-profile news stations, including CNN Larry King Live, HLN Nancy Grace, NBC Today Show, and Fox Geraldo at Large. She has commentated on high profile cases including Michael Jackson, Casey Anthony, Natalee Holloway, Stacy Peterson, Baby Grace, Jaycee Dugard, Bobby Cutts, OJ Simpson and others.
* Robin is a partner in the Justice Interrupted advocacy radio show with Stacy Dittrich (police officer) and Susan Murphy Milano (violence expert). The Justice Interrupted team highlights cases that have not received the media attention they deserve and Robin, along with Stacy and Susan, advocate for victim's rights, appropriate sentences, and justice. * Through her Kid Scene Investigation programs, Robin teaches hundreds of parents how to get tech savvy, recognize the symptoms of Internet danger, identify cyber crimes and cyber bullying, and develop a personalized Internet protocol for their family. * Robin has been an expert for People Magazine, MomLogic, The Globe Newspaper and many other print and online publications.
An Author
Robin has written six books that draw upon her vast experience as a sex-crimes prosecutor, legal commentator, child advocate and parenting expert.
* Titles include: * "Predators and Child Molesters: A Sex Crimes D.A. Answers 100 of The Most Asked Questions" (April '09) * "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Criminal Justice System" (April '09) * "It Happens Every Day: Inside the Life of a Sex Crimes D.A.," (Fall '09) * "Women's Legal Lives: Reaching the Bar" (Book 1 in series-Spring '09) * "Women's Legal Lives: Raising the Bar" (Book 2 in series-Fall '09) * "Everything I Learned About Parenting I Learned In Court" (June '10) * Robin is a weekly contributor for Huffington Post and Psychology Today. * She is one of the founding authors of Women in Crime Ink (a blog about crime and media issues from women criminal justice professionals and authors). * Robin has a weekly SaxFacts blog and Newsletter found on www.robinsax.com, which is a weekly email update on all of Robin's media appearances, publications, appearances/activities and also provides resources for everything from scouting for a nanny to getting a trust notarized.
An Educator and Speaker
For over a decade, Robin has been an in-demand public speaker on the topics of child sexual assault, family violence, domestic abuse, stalking, Internet safety, and the criminal justice system. She also regularly shares her valuable insight and expertise with members of the Los Angeles Police Department, Sheriff's Department, and the California District Attorney's Association.
* Robin is an adjunct professor of Women and Crime at Cal State Los Angeles and a lecturer on criminal law and the justice system in UCLA's Paralegal Training Program. * In her program, "You Be the Judge," a kids' mock trial program, Robin poses hypothetical ethical dilemmas for children to discuss, ponder, argue, and resolve. * Robin coaches junior and senior high school mock trial teams for the Constitutional Rights Foundation and mentors high school students who want to learn more about life as a prosecutor.
A Community Leader
Because Robin has worked tirelessly to protect children from sexual abuse and support victims of domestic abuse she has received many community commendations including being recognized by the Women's Political Caucus, Agape Foundation, Justice for Homicide Victims and the American Bar Association.
* In 2001, Robin created the highly successful Kids Safe Day(C), a free program targeted at communities to help educate parents and children. Several organizations now sponsor Kids Safe Days, which provide information about child abuse, sexual assault, abduction, and domestic violence, give members of the community an opportunity to meet law enforcement and public safety personnel and equip families with fingerprints and photos of their children. * Robin is on advisory boards for PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment), The Awareness Center (organization dedicated to addressing sexual violence and abuse), and the NEST Foundation (building awareness for human trafficking).
Robin lives with her husband and three children in Los Angeles, California. Contact Robin Sax at robin@robinsax.com * www.robinsax.com * 310.650.6494 * 310.479.6494. Follow Robin on twitter@RobinSax
This review is from: Predators and Child Molesters: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Keep Kids Safe (Paperback)
I can appreciate that the author was a prosecutor in the sex crimes division of a major city. Still, her book has an alarmist tone that risks neglecting reality. I am a parent of two small kids and some of the information in the book was insightful but for the most part, this book did not add much to what parents already know from common sense. However, what it will do is try to freak out parents.
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This review is from: Predators and Child Molesters: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Keep Kids Safe (Paperback)
Robin Sax looks at the situation through the eyes of an expert and a parent--and then re-examines the landscape from the perspective of a potential predator, exposing hidden vulnerabilities that our children at risk for exploitation.
The book is comprehensive and specific. If your a parent, grandparent, teacher, social worker, day care provider, this book is a "must own" in every library, child center and home across the country.
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