APPLES PREHARVEST AND POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY (HB 2023) Hardcover

The second edition of "Investigating Sexual Assault Cases" is a crucial textbook for courses focused on rape and sexual assault investigations. Building on the first edition, it incorporates the newest research and methods in victimology, offender types, investigative strategies, interviewing skills, and legal considerations. This updated edition features new chapters addressing child victims and molestation, sexual homicides potentially disguised as other crimes, grooming tactics, interviewing techniques, and the unique challenges of sexual assault involving same-sex couples, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups. This book fills a significant gap in the existing literature on rape and sex crime investigation. While previous works have been informative, they often lack a comprehensive overview of all the investigative steps required for a thorough and complete inquiry. By offering a fresh perspective, the author aims to build upon these existing resources, ultimately enhancing the reader's awareness and sensitivity to the needs of sexual assault victims and the investigative clues they may provide