Criminal Abuse of Women and Children

Written by international leaders with firsthand knowledge of the issues, this book investigates criminal and non-criminal abuses of women and children. Following an introduction to the historical antecedents and theoretical explanations of criminal abuse, the text presents case studies from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The final chapters conclude with applied perspectives of these case studies. By providing data on criminal exploitation, presenting the international nature of the crime, and highlighting domestic and international organizations devoted to this cause, Criminal Abuse of Women and Children elevates this topic to a subject worthy of academic discourse.