Articles Related to Trends in Arrests of "Online Predators"
Mitchell, K., Wolak, J., and Finkelhor, D. (2009). The National Juvenile Online Victim Study: Methodology Report. Crimes against Children Research Center.
Wolak, J., Finkelhor, D., Mitchell, K., and Ybarra, M. (2008). Online "Predators" and Their Victims: Myths, Realities, and Implications for Prevention and Treatment. American Psychologist, 63(2), 111-128 (CV163)
Mitchell, K.J., Wolak, J. and Finkelhor, D. (2005). Police posing as juveniles online to catch sex offenders: Is it working? Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 17(3): 241-267. (CV82)
Wolak, J., Finkelhor, D. and Mitchell, K.J. (2004). Internet-initiated sex crimes against minors: Implications for prevention based on findings from a national study. Journal of Adolescent Health, 35(5), 424-433. (CV71)
Wolak, J., Mitchell, K.J., and Finkelhor, D. (2003). Internet sex crimes against minors: The response of law enforcement. Alexandria, VA: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. (CV70)*
Mitchell, K.J., Wolak, J., & Finkelhor, D. (2008).Are blogs putting youth at risk for online sexual solicitation or harassment? Child Abuse & Neglect,32:277-294. (CV149)
David Finkelhor and Lisa Jones (2004). Explanations for the Decline in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Juvenile Justice Bulletin -- NCJ199298 (pgs. 1-12). Order #CV58