Child Molested Research Papers

Child Molestation

By: Nellee N. Gholson

Many want to know what goes on in the mind of a child molester? What could possibly possess someone to harm an innocent child? Will they ever be able to get help? Some child molesters state that they do it because of a sexual addiction or because they were molested as a child but not all people who were molested as children become child molesters or rapists. Statistics show that most child molesters are capable of molesting several victims before they ever get caught. It is also shown that boys and girls are at equal risk for sexual abuse. (online: family services) Eighty percent of child molesters are male and a small twenty percent are female. Once a child has finally got enough courage to tell someone about the abuse it usually takes multiple people before the police are ever called. (Online: family services) Who is a child
molester? There are several different “types” of child molesters. As stated by Family Services, there are three different types, Intra-famial, Pedophiles, and Sexually violent offenders. (online: family services) An Intra-Famial molester will molest their own children, other relatives and neighbors. Most have several victims yet will lead average lives. If they are ever caught and convicted they can usually talk family our of reporting them to the police. There are some cases where treatment will help a Intra-Famial molester. A pedophile is considered sexually attracted to children, and they desire children. They often work and volunteer to be closer to children such as, teachers, coaches, and youth ministers. Some pedophiles do not believe they are doing any harm and are just showing a child love and affection. Most are single, live alone or have a marriage or relationship that is falling apart. Sexually violent offenders are the most dangerous and publicized. They kidnap, rape, physically abuse and even murder their victims. Treatment is rarely effective on this type of offender. All of these types of offenders form a friendship with children and adults to gain their trust, while manipulating all with lies and excuses before and after getting caught. It’s said that certain types of children are easier “targets” for a child molester. But what makes a child an easy target? Family Services states that a child molesters own children, relatives and close neighbors or family friends attract child molesters. Children that seem vulnerable and needy that can be manipulated and controlled easily. They will also seek out children that are neglected or verbally abused by their own parents. Any child that is willing to build a friendship with someone they trust can easily become a target. There are a few signs that you could easily pick up on in a relationship between a child and a child molester. It starts out with simple non sexual contact such as, back rubs, wrestling, horseplay and hugging. It could even be as easy with older kids as an adult telling a simple dirty joke all in fun at first. Several warning signs can lead you to tell if your child is a victim of child abuse or molestation. They will begin to have drastic changes in behavior such as mood swings. A child can show signs of sleep disturbances like bedwetting and nightmares. Any sudden bruises, rashes, cuts, limping, pain, itching, bleeding, fluid or rawness in the private areas. Also a child can begin to show interest in inappropriate sexual activity. There are ways of preventing child abuse and molestation. Always volunteer to educate adults and children on the warning signs of a child molester. Being around areas where children are most vulnerable, in a school, at a sporting event, can help you keep an eye out for warning signs as well. Always talk with your own children about child abuse. Let them know that touching private areas is wrong. Also tell them it is okay to tell someone if anyone ever has or if they ever do try to touch them inappropriately. Lastly get to know your child’s surroundings and whereabouts. Know your children’s teachers, friends, their friends parents. Staying connected and open with other parents will also help prevent your child having an encounter with a child abuser.

References:
Family Services 2005 http://www.fstc.net/facts_info_childmolestation.htm
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