Sexual Abuse of Children Often Unreported



Despite the increased awareness of the problem, and the likelihood that a sexual incident will be reported, many still go unreported. In some nations, all a station is not discussed as freely as it is in North America. We can only trace numbers of complaints, investigations, arrests, convictions, and releases. Research on adults who were sexually abused as children suggests that the large majority of victims do not report their abuse at the time it occurs. Children often keep their history of abuse a secret because they fear their parents rejection, punishment, and blame. Page 13

These are direct quotes from the book by Attorney Voyle A. Glover, Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders




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