1. I was a victim so I know…
Yes, you do have first-hand experience BUT you must realize that others perceive
or respond to their own abuse in different ways than you did, and recognize
that children may need a different plan for them than whatever worked or didn’t
work for you.
2. I wasn’t abused and never knew anyone who was. A large
percentage of females have been sexually abused or raped by age 18. Abuse occurs
to children in all geographic areas, ethnic groups, economic groups and religions.
3. I can spot a sex pervert! NO- they come in all sizes, genders,
ethnic groups, occupations, religions and sexual orientations. Most sex abusers
are heterosexual even if their victims are of the same sex. Many have molested
over 100 victims before they are caught.
4. The best way to deal with sexual abuse is not to talk about it or
think about it. Children who are sexually abused and DO NOT get counseling
are at higher risk for becoming abusers themselves. This is more predictive
in males. Children who are sexually abused are at increased risk for PTSD with
future trauma or difficulty with transition periods. Effective early counseling
can teach coping skills.
5. I don’t want to report “so and so”. He/she promised
never to do it again and said this was the first time ever… Many
sexual abusers have more than 100 victims before they are stopped.
Back
|
