Table of Contents

Section One: Identifying paedophiles through behavior. Section Two: Recognising symptoms of child abuse. Section Three: The internet — dangers and safeguards (for children). Section Four: Action — by you and by others.

Child abusers, who are they? * How to use this guide * Section One: Identifying paedophiles through behaviour * Understanding sexual orientation and paedophilia * Two types of paedophile and their typical characteristics * Typical and identifiable behaviour * What stops a child reporting abuse and 'pointing-out' the abuser * Behavioural thought processes (cycle of thought and action) * Section Two: Recognising symptoms of child abuse * Recognisable signs of a child suffering emotional abuse * Recognisable signs of a child suffering physical abuse * Recognisable signs of a child suffering sexual abuse * Recognisable signs of a child suffering neglect * Section Three: The internet - dangers and safeguards (for children) * Children using the internet - information parents should know * Paedophiles using the internet - targeting, grooming and entrapment * Section Four: Action - by you and by others * Exercise Plan * Guiding your child through disclosure * Police and social services procedures * The law * Glossary

About the Author

Child Protection, Paedophiliac Sex Offender Identification, and Risk Management Professional