Sexualized violence against women and children : a psychology and law perspective /

Cling (forensic psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice and St. John's Univ.) has written a fascinating but disturbing study covering all aspects of this subject. She offers both historical and current perspectives on rape law and discusses in detail the crime of rape, rape trauma syndrome, and the legal arguments against rape trauma syndrome. Cling discusses issues surrounding battered women--estimated to be one quarter of all women in relationships--including both the defense and prosecution at trial of women who fight back and are charged with homicide. In discussing child sexual abuse, Cling provides historical and contemporary case studies and looks at survivors (children and adults) of child sexual abuse. Cling includes a fascinating study of perpetrators of sexual crimes and mothers who kill; she also discusses the history and details of Megan's Law, which requires sex offenders to register with local authorities. Offering readable case studies and facts, this volume will be an excellent resource for social sciences collections. ^BSumming Up: Highly recommended. All readers; all levels. J. A. Jervis Kaplan College