Not Monsters

Not Monsters: Analyzing the Stories of Child Molesters by Pamela D. Schultz

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars


Sex offenders are notorious for re offending. Reading their stories, every one of them thinks that rehabilitation is possible, given enough time, understanding, and counseling. Some are able to lead productive lives, and have years in between offenses, however, in the long run, they end up back to reoffending.

Sex offereders (I think are closer to violent criminals) because they have developed sexual interests, and coping mechinanisms, that incorperate offending.

Secondly, I propose that these people are not in control of their actions. They are in control of their immate actions, 'chose not to' etc, however, after time (much like an anger management graduate) the tension builds, the thoughts intensify, and eventually, people give in to urges.

I think child molesters are not in control of their selves. Their emotional development seems to be childlike in many ways.

Therefore, I think rehabiliation to the point that they can intergrate into general society, is impossible. (ie akin to a recovering alcoholic *living* in a bar). The best solution, I think, would be to create a separate society for child molesters. Much like a productive jail, where inmates can start business, compete with products (not services), maybe in an e-commerce environment. A place where they can live without contact with children, and without seeing another child.