Routledge - Child Sexual Abuse: Media and Government Policy

Child Sexual Abuse: Media Representations and Government Reactions provides a critical evaluation of policy and legislative measures designed to control sex offenders. Part of the Contemporary Issues in Public Policy series, this book examines how government, criminal justice agencies, the media, and the public have responded to rising concerns over the last fifteen years. The text explores how specific high-profile events, including cases involving the abduction, sexual abuse, and murder of young children, have driven public attention and shaped policy. It analyzes the wave of revelations that led to the introduction of increasingly punitive legislation regarding the punishment and control of offenders. This work is an essential resource for those studying the evolution of legal responses and the influence of media coverage on public policy. It offers a deep look into how societal concerns translate into legislative action and criminal justice reform.