About the Book
The Illegal Images Workbook
The Illegal Images Workbook was created to address the challenges faced by individuals struggling with child sexual abuse media, offering a structured resource to support behavioral change. This workbook is intended for those who may already be involved in the legal system due to their use of child sexual abuse media, as well as those seeking to change their behavior before it leads to legal consequences.
Our inspiration for writing the Illegal Images Workbook comes from our experience working with individuals who often feel deep shame, fear, and distress about their use of child sexual abuse medial but do not know where to turn for help. This workbook is designed to guide them toward Awareness, Health, Freedom, and Hope, as represented by the signpost on the workbook's cover. It aims to help individuals break free from harmful patterns and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
The workbook provides essential information, exercises, and resources to help individuals navigate a new path-one that leads away from sexually harmful behavior. It is organized around six core areas: Emotion Management, Intimacy Skills, Deviant Sexuality, Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior, Technology Use, and Victim Awareness. While these are not the only challenges individuals may face, they are among the most common and critical to address.
The Illegal Images Workbook balances increasing awareness with practical exercises designed to develop new skills and promote lasting change. It contains over 50 interactive exercises specifically created for individuals struggling with child sexual abuse media. Each exercise encourages readers to Reflect & Respond and React to the concepts presented, fostering deeper understanding and personal growth.
Ultimately, the goal of the Illegal Images Workbook is to help individuals:
Effectively manage their emotions
Build healthy and meaningful relationships
Engage in appropriate and fulfilling sexual behaviors
Use technology responsibly
Fully understand the impact of CSAM on victims and society
While these goals may seem ambitious, we firmly believe that change is possible. With commitment and the right support, individuals can break free from harmful behaviors and create a healthier future.
About the Author :
Dr. David Delmonico is a Licensed Professional Counseling (PA), National Board Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Delmonico earned degrees in psychology, community counseling, and counselor education and supervision at Kent State University. In 2003, Dr. Delmonico and his business partner Elizabeth Griffin, MA, LMFT, established Internet Behavior Consulting, LLC. IBC conducts research, consultation, and training on topics related to problematic online sexual behavior - including sexual addiction / sexual compulsivity / hypersexuality, cyberpsychology, and cyberoffense behavior. Training audiences include mental health workers, probation/parole officers, law enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, etc. IBC has provided expert consultation services to attorneys in hundreds of cases across the country related to possession, receipt, distribution, or production of child pornography, enticement of minors, sexual exploitation of a minor, online sex trafficking, criminal sexual enterprise, and other related charges. Dr. Delmonico is co-author of four books, including In the Shadows of the Net, Cybersex Unhooked, Cybersex Unplugged, and Illegal Images. He has published numerous peer reviewed articles on a variety of technology and sexuality topics. Dr. Delmonico is the founder and director of the Online Behavior Research and Education Center (OBREC) at Duquesne University, and is past editor-in-chief of the Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity journal. Elizabeth Griffin, MA is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty seven years of experience treating individuals with sexually problematic behaviors, especially those that involve the Internet. She has worked in out-patient, in-patient, military, and prison settings. Ms. Griffin lectures nationally on the assessment and treatment of sexual offenders and those with sexually compulsive behavior, as well as issues related to cybersex. She is co-author of In the Shadows of the Net, Cybersex Unhooked, and Cybersex Unplugged. Ms. Griffin is the founder of Internet Behavior Consulting, a company focused on issues related to problematic online behavior.
