Policing Child Sexual Abuse: Failure, Corruption and Reform in Queensland

In response to criticism of police shortcomings in investigating child sexual abuse, Taskforce Argos was established by the Queensland Police Service. This book provides a historical overview of the evolution of policing child sexual abuse in Queensland, tracing a legacy of failure (even corruption) in the decades leading up to Taskforce Argos' foundation. It demonstrates how, even in contexts where police responses to CSA have been met with significant criticism, an opportunity exists to reject historical failures in favour of a renewed commitment to proactive policing of CSA.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Policing Child Sexual Abuse: A Historical Overview of Evolution in Queensland

Queensland's history of addressing child sexual abuse is marked by a legacy of failure and corruption, dating back to the decades preceding the establishment of Taskforce Argos. Taskforce Argos, a branch of the Queensland Police Service, was created in response to mounting criticisms of police shortcomings in this critical area.

This book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the evolution of policing child sexual abuse in Queensland. It utilizes a combination of archival and open-source material to trace the shifting approach to addressing this issue. By examining the challenges and controversies that have shaped Queensland's response to child sexual abuse, the book serves as a case study of how a police force with a negative track record in this area was able to rectify its path and reform its practices.

Taskforce Argos emerged as a world-leader in policing child sexual abuse through a commitment to proactive and comprehensive approaches. The book demonstrates how, even in contexts where police responses to CSA have faced significant criticism, there is an opportunity to reject historical failures and embrace a renewed commitment to proactive policing of CSA.

This book will be of great interest to scholars of policing, historical criminology, and child sexual abuse. It offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of addressing this issue and provides a roadmap for reform and improvement in other jurisdictions.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032038988