Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-273).
Contents
Behind the one-way mirror : asking the most difficult questions -- It takes a team -- The fax never stops buzzing : new cases every day -- The cases that push the envelope -- First meetings and impressions -- Helping victims remember what they want to forget -- Profile of a predator -- Behind counsel table : time for court -- Corroborating a child's word : other evidence -- Kids on the stand -- It never happened : uncooperative victims and unsupportive moms -- The real-life effect of CSI -- Doing time for the crime : sentencing and plea bargaining -- Registration and prevention.
Summary
The author illustrates how our criminal justice system works with regard to sex crimes involving children.