Into the Darklands
Would you recognise a child molester standing in a supermarket queue? And if you did, would you understand what went on in his - or her - mind?
When Into the Darklands was published in 2003 it created a storm of publicity. Jumping to the top of the bestseller list, it posed the questions—and offered some answers—about some of the most difficult issues facing our society. Why are sex offenders the way they are? Can they change? Can we help? And how can we protect our families?
Forensic psychologist Nigel Latta spends his working life trying to answer these questions. In this ground-breaking book, Nigel takes us inside the minds of some of the most chilling characters to walk our streets. Treading carefully through a psychological minefield, Nigel works to reduce offending by helping his clients to confront both the tragic consequences of their crimes, and ultimately themselves as well. This is as close to inside information as it gets.
Nigel's bestselling book and his subsequent work inspired a powerful and compelling television series which he presents which will screen on TVNZ late 2007. In this new and extended addition he comments on further high profile cases and asks a whole lot more hard questions and provides some answers of his own.
Reviewer’s Comments on Earlier Editions:
“This is a book that should be read by the 92% of New Zealanders who voted in favour of harsher penalties, to help them understand the counter-productiveness of such an overly simplistic solution.” The Press
“It is an unflinching, important book. Latta doesn’t have all the answers, as he is first to admit, but he brings a large load of common sense and experience to bear.” The New Zealand Herald
“If you read one non-fiction book this year, make it this one.” Hawke’s Bay Today
“Latta is a passionate man and Into the Darklands is a passionate book.” Wairarapa Times-Age
“A refreshing and insightful book which should help our understanding of sexual psychopaths and produce down to earth ways for treatment.” Investigate
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