How has the Internet and social media influenced paraphilic behavior?

• Identify the case study you selected.
• Answer the following questions:
  • Is the situation or behaviors in your case study non-criminal paraphilia or criminal paraphilia? Support your rationale.
  • Would committing this crime classify the offender as a sexual predator or a sexual offender? Explain your response.
  • How has the Internet and social media influenced paraphilic behavior?

Case 3

Voyeurism: aka Peeping Tom. Mike has been peeping on women for 2years and has multiple homes he visits each night. He knows their routines and the best times to see them through open doors and windows. He has learned the craft of stalking and being completely silent while watching. He has never been caught, although once a neighbor across the street from where he was standing saw him peeping and called the police. But Mike followed his preplanned escape route without being caught. Mike likes being invisible but also believes the women know he is there and deliberately leave their blinds open enough for him to peer through. He believes that the relationship he is developing with each woman is consensual. Sometimes he has an urge to enter the homes but has thus far not done so.

Case 4

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