Abuser Profiles
Contrary to popular belief sex offenders are not “dirty old men hiding in bushes."
While stranger rape is a reality, sexual
abuse is frequently committed by someone
the victim knows & trust. (i.e., a parent,
family member, step-parent, neighbor,
brother, cousin, babysitter, friend,
teacher, coach, clergy, etc.) A person who
commits sexual abuse can be male or female.
Be informed! Click the link below to view the educational video
supported by The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) an
organization that works for children's rights, their survival,
development and protection.
Sexual abuse does not discriminate it crosses all:
- socioeconomic levels
- educational status
- religion
- race
- gender
- age
There are no physical
characteristics that will identify
an individual as a sex offender.
Sex offenders come from all
walks of life and look like ordinary people.
Statistics
- 1 in 3 girls will be sexually abused by the age of 18
- 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused by the age of 18
- 90% of reported cases the victim knew their attackers
** Statistics: 2000, National Center for Victims of Crime
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Statistics indicate the majority of sex offenders are male. However,women can and do sexually abuse children either:
1) directly by participating in the offense (or)
2) indirectly by failing to intervene upon knowledge sexual abuse is occurring
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