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Sharing – Rape trial juror won’t report her own attack after victim’s ‘horrific’ treatment
This is pretty terrible.
“She has admitted that she is prepared to let her attacker go free because she fears going through the same ordeal in the witness box.
She said: “It was horrific to see what this poor woman was put through and, as a result, I’ll never report the man who raped me.
“I was attacked six weeks after that case and it’s because I saw that woman being ripped apart on the stand that I’ll never come forward.
“I couldn’t endure what that woman went through in court. I couldn’t face all the questions she was asked and the judgment that was placed on her.”
Link – Child abuse and survivor support helplines
This list is from iTV and covers the resources available to those of you in the U.K. Keep it handy! http://www.itv.com/thismorning/child-abuse-survivor-support-helplines
Link – The Unseen Root of Many Disorders: Childhood Emotional Neglect
This is something we’ve talked about before – “Imagine being a child, and having the intense feelings that all children have. Yet your parents don’t seem to notice. Imagine that your parents seldom ask you what’s bothering you, or why you seem sad, or upset, or angry. Imagine being told, “You’re too sensitive,” when your…
Sharing – Spotting a Child Predator: The Brightest Red Flags
That’s the winner right there. Kids who are not isolated or lonely and who know they are loved and supported are the ones who tell you about grooming behavior from the very start. They have adults they trust and are connected to people who are more likely to notice grooming and believe the child who reports inappropriate behavior.
That’s the best tool we have to prevent child sexual abuse.
