Hiding in Plain Sight Deceptive Tactics and the Criminal Victimizati
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
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Hiding in Plain Sight
James F. Kenny
Hiding in Plain Sight Deceptive Tactics and the Criminal Victimization Process
James F. Kenny Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck, NJ, USA
ISBN 978-3-030-26866-4 ISBN 978-3-030-26867-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26867-1 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To my beloved children Jackie and Sean for all their support, and my wife Cathy, who provided outstanding comments and editing assistance. Who would have ever guessed that a wife would be so good at correcting her husband!
Contents
1 Stronger Than We Think: More Capable Than We Know 1 2 The Art of Identifying Deception 15 3 Deception and the Process Toward Criminal Victimization 33 4 Lurking in the Shadows: Stranger Danger and Target Selection 45 5 “Getting to Know You”: Confirming Target Suitability 59 6 Choosing Familiar Targets: The Devils You Wish You Did Not Know 71 7 Enticing the Target: Tactics That Fabricate Trust and Reduce Suspicion 87 8 Developing a Smoke Screen: Tactics That Disguise Criminal Advances 99 9 Preparing for the Attack: Tactics That Establish Control111
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10 Removing the Blindfold: Recognizing Deceptive and Dangerous Advances125 11 Stopping the Process from Beginning: Avoid Becoming a Target141 12 Reestablishing the Balance of Power: Responding to Deceptive and Aggressive Tactics157 13 Bystander Intervention: Helping Friends Recognize and Address Deceptive Advances173 Index189
About the Author
James F. Kenny received his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University. He is a recipient of the
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