Hiding in Plain Sight: Deceptive Tactics and the Criminal Victimization Process

Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii
 Stronger Than We Think: More Capable Than We Know  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 1-13
 The Art of Identifying Deception  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 15-31
 Deception and the Process Toward Criminal Victimization  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 33-44
 Lurking in the Shadows: Stranger Danger and Target Selection  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 45-58
 “Getting to Know You”: Confirming Target Suitability  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 59-69
 Choosing Familiar Targets: The Devils You Wish You Did Not Know  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 71-85
 Enticing the Target: Tactics That Fabricate Trust and Reduce Suspicion  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 87-98
 Developing a Smoke Screen: Tactics That Disguise Criminal Advances  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 99-110
 Preparing for the Attack: Tactics That Establish Control  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 111-124
 Removing the Blindfold: Recognizing Deceptive and Dangerous Advances  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 125-140
 Stopping the Process from Beginning: Avoid Becoming a Target  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 141-156
 Reestablishing the Balance of Power: Responding to Deceptive and Aggressive Tactics  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 157-171
 Bystander Intervention: Helping Friends Recognize and Address Deceptive Advances  (James F. Kenny)....Pages 173-187
Back Matter ....Pages 189-194