Predators

The definitive guide to the psychology of predatory sexual abuse and how to protect ourselves and our families.

“Predators gives parents and educators the best kind of defense against sexual offenders: wisdom.” —Gavin de Becker, author of The Gift of Fear

What motivates sexual abusers? Why are so few caught? How can understanding their mindsets and behavior help us stop these crimes before they happen? Psychologist Anna Salter has been studying sexual offenders and their victims for more than forty years. Drawing on dozens of case studies, she exposes the inner workings of abusers’ minds and reveals the sophisticated deception techniques sexual predators rely on to evade discovery. Arguing that even the most knowledgeable among us can be fooled, Salter dispels the myths around sexual predation and gives us the tools to protect ourselves.