In Puritan America, a married woman's illicit affair with a minister landed her in jail. After her release, Hester Prynne was sentenced to forever wear a big red "A" on her dress. Nearly 375 years later, the U.S. continues to be scandalized, tantalized, and perplexed by sex. This book offers - Former offenders - inspiration and hope - Neighbors and families - knowledge and courage - Public agencies - best practices, leading to improved safety - Professionals - better outcomes for clients - Victims of assault - ...
Read More
In Puritan America, a married woman's illicit affair with a minister landed her in jail. After her release, Hester Prynne was sentenced to forever wear a big red "A" on her dress. Nearly 375 years later, the U.S. continues to be scandalized, tantalized, and perplexed by sex. This book offers - Former offenders - inspiration and hope - Neighbors and families - knowledge and courage - Public agencies - best practices, leading to improved safety - Professionals - better outcomes for clients - Victims of assault - understanding and empowerment - Lawmakers - ideas about fair, effective policies It's time to bring the subject of sex crime out of the Dark Ages, time to help victims shed the shame and trauma of their experience. It's also time to allow offenders an opportunity to show they can change, make amends, and start to earn back trust and acceptance from society.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend or curve to it. Book should have no writing inside or highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 270 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
