With the advent of the Internet and advanced computer technology, the
potential for computer misuse has increased. Authors Laura Davis, Mari
lyn D. McShane, and Frank P. Williams III describe how computers have
given child molesters access to a plethora of pornographic material in
cluding photographs, pictures, bulletin boards, referrals, and ''talk'
' networks. The authors explain why it is important for probation offi
cers who are preparing presentence investigations on sex offenders and
who are supervising them to know about computer access to pornography
.