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Hiding in Plain Sight

Deceptive Tactics and the Criminal Victimization Process

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  1. James F. Kenny

    1. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, USA

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  • Presents victimization as the final step in a long process of testing and manipulation of the victim by the aggressor

  • Explores the ways aggressors evaluate potential victims to increase their chances of success

  • Suggests approaches general readers can take to reduce the chances of victimization

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Stronger Than We Think: More Capable Than We Know

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 1-13

  3. The Art of Identifying Deception

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 15-31

  4. Deception and the Process Toward Criminal Victimization

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 33-44

  5. Lurking in the Shadows: Stranger Danger and Target Selection

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 45-58

  6. “Getting to Know You”: Confirming Target Suitability

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 59-69

  7. Choosing Familiar Targets: The Devils You Wish You Did Not Know

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 71-85

  8. Enticing the Target: Tactics That Fabricate Trust and Reduce Suspicion

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 87-98

  9. Developing a Smoke Screen: Tactics That Disguise Criminal Advances

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 99-110

  10. Preparing for the Attack: Tactics That Establish Control

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 111-124

  11. Removing the Blindfold: Recognizing Deceptive and Dangerous Advances

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 125-140

  12. Stopping the Process from Beginning: Avoid Becoming a Target

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 141-156

  13. Reestablishing the Balance of Power: Responding to Deceptive and Aggressive Tactics

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 157-171

  14. Bystander Intervention: Helping Friends Recognize and Address Deceptive Advances

    • James F. Kenny
    Pages 173-187

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 189-194
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About this book

This book examines the role of deceptive tactics in the criminal victimization process, showing how various forms of manipulative aggression can help disguise dangerous advances. The author approaches crime victimization as the final stage in a purposeful, predictable, dynamic, and progressively dangerous process involving interactions between the target and the aggressor.  As they prepare for the attack, aggressors may attempt to distract, confuse, and reduce target resistance. While these tactics provide aggressors certain advantages, they can be recognized, anticipated, and managed.  By presenting a framework to identify behaviors of concern early in the process, Kenny shows how preventative action can be taken. Proactive intervention may cause aggressors to withdraw before they are fully committed to and confident in their ability to be successful. Those who take steps to reduce vulnerabilities, limit risky behaviors, and avoid dangerous situations can help prevent themselves from being victimized.



Authors and Affiliations

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, USA

    James F. Kenny

About the author

James Kenny is Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice at Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA, where he teaches courses on Criminology, Victimology, Risk Reduction, Public Policy, Juvenile Delinquency, White Collar Crime, and Criminal Justice.

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