MISUSE OF THE INTERNET BY PEDOPHILES - IMPLICATIONS FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT AND PROBATION PRACTICE

The misuse of the Internet by pedophiles presents a serious challenge to criminal justice agencies. Author Keith F, Durkin discusses the var ious ways in which pedophiles utilize the Internet: to traffic child p ornography, to engage in sexual communication with children, to locate children to molest, and to communicate with other pedophiles. The imp lications that these deviant activities have for law enforcement and p robation practice are highlighted.