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Read More About It: "Children are best protected by giving them the knowledge and skills necessary for their safety and well-being." Sexual Offender Treatment in the 90's and Beyond Article: Sex Offender Registration in CT - It's Not That Simple The importance of sex education for children Do Something About It:
Connecticut Sexual Assault Read More About It: "Children are best
protected by giving them the knowledge and skills necessary for their safety and
well-being." Sexual
Offender Treatment in the 90's and Beyond Article:
Sex Offender Registration in CT - It's Not That Simple The importance
of sex education for children Do Something About It: Connecticut Sexual Assault Tel/TTY: 860-292-9881 Call (888) 999-5545 Centers Provide: 24-hour crisis hotline information and referral advocacy for children and non-abusing parent
with police and court counseling support groups and more. More Information: www.connsacs.org This page sponsored by Atty. Susan K.
Smith 39 Russ Street 152 Simsbury Rd. (Rt. 10) Sexual Abuse &
Assault 1. Child molesters typically use physically force and/or threats to gain
compliance from their victims. Fact? Myth? 2. Most child molesters find their victims by frequenting such places as school yards
and playgrounds; therefore, all parents should be extremely concerned for their children's
safety in such places. Fact? Myth? 3. Most child molesters are "dirty old men." Fact? Myth? 4. Child molesters are only attracted to children, and, therefore, are not capable of
engaging in appropriate sexual relationships with consenting adults. Fact? Myth? 5. Victims of child molestation are harmed only when offenders use force to make
the victim have sex with them. Fact? Myth? 6. Children often lie by making up stories of sexual abuse. Fact? Myth? 7. If a child doesn't tell anyone about the sexual abuse, then he/she must have liked
it. Fact? Myth? 8. Children generally recover from the effects of sexual abuse on their own. It is best
to keep the abuse a secret, so that they don't have to endure talking to any one else
about it. Fact? Myth? 9. A rape offender commits his offense for sexual gratification. Fact? Myth? 10. Offenders could stop their sexually offending behavior on their own, if only they
really wanted to stop. All it takes is a desire to do so. Fact? Myth? 11. Men who rape do so because they cannot find a consenting partner. Fact? Myth? 12. Some men rape because they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Fact? Myth? 13. If a rape victim doesn't fight back, then she/he must have enjoyed it. Fact? Myth? 14. If a rape victim does not say "no", then she/he must have enjoyed it. Fact? Myth?
Surprise! All 14 questions/statements from the quiz are MYTHS 1. Only 10- 15% of child molesters use force or threats. 2. Most child molesters offend against children they know and/or with whom they have a
relationship. 3. Majority of sex offenders are men, typically in their late 20's/early 30's and lead
average lifestyles. 4. Most child molesters fall into 2 categories: Regressive offenders are primarily
interested in adults but may regress and seek inappropriate comfort from a child. They
represent the majority of molesters. Fixated child molesters (about 35%) are usually
called pedophiles and are attracted to children as their primary sexual interest. 5. Victims can suffer many forms of physical and emotional harm including fear, shame,
guilt, embarrassment and rejection. 6. Cases of children making up stories are rare. 7. Children won't tell because they are ashamed, afraid, protective of parents, afraid
they'll be blamed. 8. The level of trauma that is incurred is based on many factors. With appropriate
support, children can work through their trauma. 9. Rape is not about sex, but rather, anger, control and power. 10. Sex offenders are not able to stop their offending on their own. 11. Most rape offenders are married or have relationships with consenting adults. 12. Some offenders may be under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol which may lower
their inhibitions, but it cannot be blamed or used as an excuse for rape. 13. Many victims do not fight back out of fear. 14. Victims often do not say no for a variety of reasons including fear of being killed
or severely injured. Family Law Victims Law
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