The Break In The Circle Of Abuse

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The Break In The Circle Of Abuse

By L.J. Chapman
Nov. 4, 2006

For many years, it seems as if we've had an increase in pedophile-related sexual assaults. I can't say for absolutely sure, but it appears that most of the assailants are in their late thirties to early sixties. After thinking about these quasi-facts for awhile, and after mentally reviewing some of the sexual assault cases I've studied in the past, I have come to the belief that there will be a steep decline in the amount of these types of assaults within the next 10 to 15 years. And I believe that this decline will have nothing to do with the sex offender laws currently in place.

In the days of our fathers and grandfathers, rape, incest, and molestation were not things to be discussed. Children who were assaulted were typically left to deal with the dramatic after effects of the ordeal by themselves, at a young age, and usually for most of their lives.

Within the last 20-25 years, however, society as a whole has taught children about stepping foward and telling someone. We encourage our children from a young age to know the difference between good touch and bad touch. Children who come foward after being assaulted can be given counseling from either public or private sources. This relatively new thinking brings about a new event: The break in the circle of abuse.

It is a known fact that pedophiles are made, not born. Put a hundred in a room and ninety-nine of them were abused as children. I will state (as I have in previous articles) that this fact does not make it right for the pedophiles to continue the circle of abuse, but it does give a starting point as to where the deviances occur.

It is my firm belief that when my children are grown and watching the 11 o'clock news, they will not see as many stories about children being hurt. Not nearly as many as I do when I watch the news every night. I believe the open and nurturing stance that we have finally taken will encourage more and more victims to come forward and become more than a victim. The will come out stronger as they will not have to deal with the most horrific ordeals of their lives alone. We've begun to help them before something in their minds snap. This is a good thing.

If only the previous generations had such a chance.

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