It Happens Every Day: Inside the World of a Sex Crimes DA

by Robin Sax

According to crime statistics from the Department of Justice, 67 percent of sexual assault victims in 2008 were juveniles and an astonishing 93 percent of these victims knew their attackers. This is not news to veteran prosecutor Robin Sax. When she worked as a deputy district attorney for Los Angeles County specializing in sex crimes against children, she personally reviewed at least five new cases every day. In this county alone, there are some...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591027586
• ISBN13: 9781591027584
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Informative and Interesting

Robin Sax is an expert on sex crimes against children. She was a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted offenders for the child sexual assault division. As an attorney and advocate for victims' rights, she appears to be as passionate about her work as she is knowledgeable. Sax says she wrote the book to illustrate what transpires when a district attorney prosecutes a child sexual assault case. Using a no-nonsense style of writing, Sax shows the reader how the criminal justice system works, or does not work, for its victims. She incorporates case studies as well as descriptions of crime scenes and victim statements to get her main point across: "child sexual assault has become a social epidemic." The book is divided into two parts, "Behind the One-Way Mirror" and "Behind Counsel Table." Sax shows ways in which cases are investigated, how children are treated through the process, and what happens when a perpetrator is convicted. The reader learns about the justice system without the sensationalism of TV court drama. Sax provides an extensive appendix, separates fact from fiction, and offers her expert opinions. Whether or not a victim pursues a criminal charge against a perpetrator, this is what Robin Sax knows for sure: sex crimes "will affect the victim's outlook on life, decisions, and relationships for the rest of his or her life." Any advocate, expert, and concerned citizen should read this book to help protect children and raise awareness because 93% of victims know their attackers. Also by Robin Sax: Predators and Child Molesters: What Every Parent Needs to Know

A MUST READ FOR EVERY PARENT

Raising two kids in Los Angeles.. this author made me open up my eyes on what to look for and what questions I need to ask my children. This book was recommended to me by another Parent and I STRONGLY AGREE for other parents to read this as well. You will learn from these experiences.

A powerful survey of not just sex crimes, but how the DA prosecutes

IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY: INSIDE THE WORLD OF A SEX CRIMES DA tells of a veteran prosecutor who worked as a deputy DA specializing in sex crimes against children. She personally reviewed at least five new cases daily - and in Los Angeles there were some sixty prosecutors with the same caseload. This offers an outstanding survey of law enforcement's campaign against child sexual assault, and is a powerful survey of not just sex crimes, but how the DA prosecutes. General libraries as well as college-level law enforcement collections will find this enlightening.

A Must Buy

As a owner of her previous books, I was thrilled to read new and important information in this publication. Ms. Sax makes a very frightening topic, the sexual assault of our children, digestable by empowering the reader with valuable "behind the scenes" detailed information. Her discussion of the "real" court system including it's flaws as well as its successes cannot help but cause any person to look at the justice system in a different light. Clearly, her experience and forthright style have rightly put her at the top of her field. I highly recommend this book and suggest that it be part of every parent's arsenal to keep his or her child safe.