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Article #106: Sexual Abuse

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Sexual abuse is a common area of abuse Sexual abuse can be traumatically linked
effecting many people in their lives. sometimes to diseases such as AIDS, DID
Sexual abuse begins with a predator; this and also night terrors. Sexually abused
predator may attack or use molestation to children also may have night terrors from
get what he or she wants. Most predators being molested; these are also known to
are considered male, with only 2% of be warning signs. Other warning signs
reported cases being that of women. include frantic behavior and
Sexual abuse ranges from rape to hallucinations or "flashbacks" due to the
molestation; very traumatic instances severity of the sexual abuse.
have also been reported as sexual abusers In order to protect the public against
have killed and murdered their victims. those that sexually abuse, some abusers
Sexual abuse involving women and rape is must sign up in states where they live as
on the rise and carries many problems. To sexual predators. This locates them and
hel combat the problems that face the what neighborhood they live in. It also
sexually abused, hospitals carry "rape gives their age and descriptions so that
kits" that help get evidence to use in people know the whereabouts of where
order to press charges using DNA results someone lives and how they can protect
on the abuser. Also, law enforcement their neighbors and their children. But
would be involved to arrest and provide a sometimes thats all they can do because,
warrant against the abuser also. in most cases, the offender will be a
Sexual abuse has occurred many times to repeat offender.
children. Being fondled inappropriately Sexual abuse is traumatic for the abused.
by an elder has occurred or some report Sometimes suicide has occurred by someone
major include issues like intercourse who never was able to get help for the
with a child or teen or even, in some circumstances for which they where
cases, rape. The reasons behind abuse abused. Usually, a therapist or
from a known predator is not known. Some psychologist is needed in this span of
people do believe it is an illness and time to help the individual heal and
some believe that it is a something of become able to cope with themselves and
physical nature and/or an activity that the terror that surrounds them. Also
acts as a stimulant. available are supports groups and
Sexual abuse is linked to many serial hospital organizations that may help the
killers and also many molesters sexually abused.
themselves. Many famed serial killers as Sexual abuse has its warning signs also
Richard Ramirez ( the Night Stalker) had from small children not "playing" with
issues in the past of sexual abuse. This certain elders or friends or crying when
sometimes brings sexual abusers and the in their presence. Also, for women who
sexual abused into focus by saying that have been raped, night terrors and also
"he did it, so its okay for me me to do constant sobbing is another sign of
it". recent or past abuse.






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