Book Review: Crossing the Line by Michael Sheath
Online Sexual Offences.
Crossing the Line is a series of connected monologues about the sexual abuse of children and the ripple effect of secondary victims.
Getting help when you have been affected by a loved-ones online sexual offending is crucial. Reaching out and talking to others is key.
Here’s what happens to the sexual perpetrator’s innocent family members when they offend. Collateral damage is dangerous for society. More help and support is needed for these innocent family members.
This is where we share our stories of hope. They are written by the strong and resilient non-offending partners of the online sexual offender. Each account will be very different but equally traumatic. However, the thread of hope that shines through is an amazing testament to the human condition of love.
In the UK and globally, police forces and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) are facing huge demand to view, process and analyse digital evidence. Families are further devastated due to the long waits. The University of Huddersfield is helping to address this.
Vigilante stings threaten the Fundamental Human Rights of those targeted (and their families, including children).
The first 24-72 hours are absolutely crucial in supporting the person through the trauma of ‘the knock’. Typically partners and their children after ‘the knock’ suffer from psychological trauma. They very much view the event as life-threatening. The police arriving at the door, searching the home, arresting the husband, finding out for the first time …
The number of people being arrested for online sexual offences is rising exponentially. Many of these sex offences relate to children. Why are we suddenly seeing such a rise in the number of these offences? The internet has a huge role to play. Whilst the motivating pathways to offending are complex, addiction is a major …
Online sex offence stories. From the other side. Gritty and hopeful – stories from real people who are helping rehabilitate family members who’ve committed online sex offences.
What are the factors involved when deciding to stay or leave a relationship with an online sex offender?