Table of Contents

What Do We Know about Sex Offenders and What Does It Mean?
The Deviant Cycle
Sadistic versus Nonsadistic Offenders and Their Effects on Victims
Apology and Forgiveness in the Context of the Cycles of Adult Male Sex Offenders Who Abuse Children
Footprints on the Heart
Effects of Child Sexual Abuse on Emotions
Sex Offenders in the Head
Effects of Child Sexual Abuse on Victim Thinking
Managing Chronic Pain
Links between Offenders and Victims
Summing Up
Crossing Open Ground
Trauma and Transformation
Epilogue

About the Author

Dr. Salter received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Public Practice from Harvard University and obtained a Masters Degree in Child Study from Tufts. She was a Teaching Fellow at both Universities. Dr. Salter has lived in Madison Wisconsin since 1996 and consults half time to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.


In addition, she lectures and consults on sex offenders and victims throughout the United States and abroad. She has keynoted conferences on sexual abuse in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and England. In all, she has conducted trainings in 50 states and 10 countries. Dr. Salter also evaluates sex offenders for civil commitment proceedings and other purposes.