Characteristics of an Incestuous or Interfamilial Child Molester

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What are the characteristics of an incestuous or interfamilial molester?

Characteristics of an Incestuous or Interfamilial Child Molester

If you suspect that someone in your family or someone you know might be a child molester, consider the following characteristics of an incestuous or interfamilial molester.

* Usually an adult male, such as a father, step-father, live-in boyrfriend of the mom, uncle, older brother, or grandfather).
* May use threats to continue the molestation.
* Threats may include harming another family member, blaming the child for breaking up the family, or turning on a younger sibling if the child tells.
* Molestation may occur over an extended time period, even years.

If you suspect that a child is being molested, contact your local law agency immediately!

   

Comments

9/20/2009 10:20:16 PM
jane doe said:

how can these characteristics be detected?




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