Let me start by telling you that victims of child sexual abuse continue to suffer long after the abuse stops. The effects can be devastating. Even with treatment, sexual abuse leaves it mark- we learn to adjust, learn to deal with it it- but it is still there, always in the back of our mind. Years after the abuse has ended, some still suffer from flash backs of the abuse, reliving every terrifying moment of it.
Children who are sexually abused are more likely to attempt suicide, do drugs, become sexually promiscuous, have unhealthy relationships, fail in school, be victimized again- the list goes on and on. Even for those who seem well adjusted, it's a ongoing struggle. No, not every child will act out as a response to the abuse, some withdraw from family and friends, some become over obsessive with school, work, or hobbies. The effects are drastically different from one victim to another.
However, it doesn't end just with it's effect on the actual victim, families of children who suffer sexual abuse, go through their own issues surrounding the assault. Parents may harbor guilt for not protecting their children, anger over the situation, it's a large cause of of martial problems even when the predator is not within the family unit. Siblings also have problems of understanding what their sister or brother is dealing with, they also are acceptable to feelings of guilt, harbor resentment because of problems that arise in the family due to the abuse, and so on.
After victims of childhood sexual abuse grow up, there is often even more people that feel the effects- their children. It's hard for a nine year old to understand why they can't go ten feet out the door without having a parent by their side, or why they can't sleep over at their friends house- because of a rightfully overprotective parent.
The effects of sexual abuse are never ending. Yes, most often, at some point the child will learn to deal with it- but one really never gets over it. We can treat it, come to terms with it, live with it- but we can not cure it. It is always with us.
The damage doesn't end there either, rather it can go on to effect the family of the abuser- if he (or she) is brought to justice. Imagine knowing that the child you raised was a sexual predator.
Our laws right now do not do enough to punish those that commit these heinous crimes. And to be honest, treatment does not cure- and is not a guaranteed solution, the re offense rate commonly used to "sell" the idea of treatment over punishment is only based on those that get caught again. Should we really be willing to trust that treatment is an effective solution when we know that a huge number of sexual assault are not reported, and there is a larger possibility that the ones getting treatment are not always getting caught again within the time frame of all the studies that are going on? I don't think so.
The whole point to this post was to inform you of action going on in Oklahoma:
Yes, I favor the death penalty. I believe that the only real cure to end the cycle of sexual predators preying on children, getting caught, getting locked up, getting released, and preying on children again is their death. Harsh? Perhaps, but if given the choice between keeping a second child becoming some molesters victim, or giving a sexual predator a second chance, I will always favor the child.
There are those that will say these perverts are sick, and need treatment. That the best way to deal with the problem of sexual abuse is to understand what drives those who commit these crimes, that killing or locking these monsters up forever will only work against the goal of preventing these crimes, because society will not know what causes the problem and therefore can not ever really treat it. Valid points, except I have no desire to know what makes you into the pervert you are. I have no wish to study how you became the deviant human being you are. And honestly, if you really want us to "study and learn" from you, then after you get that DP sentence, make sure you sign a will donating your brain to since. Let them dissect you and figure out what would make one so vile that they would sexually assault a child.
Categories: predators, molesters
Committee OKs Bill Giving Juries Option Of Death Penalty For Molesters
Children who are sexually abused are more likely to attempt suicide, do drugs, become sexually promiscuous, have unhealthy relationships, fail in school, be victimized again- the list goes on and on. Even for those who seem well adjusted, it's a ongoing struggle. No, not every child will act out as a response to the abuse, some withdraw from family and friends, some become over obsessive with school, work, or hobbies. The effects are drastically different from one victim to another.
However, it doesn't end just with it's effect on the actual victim, families of children who suffer sexual abuse, go through their own issues surrounding the assault. Parents may harbor guilt for not protecting their children, anger over the situation, it's a large cause of of martial problems even when the predator is not within the family unit. Siblings also have problems of understanding what their sister or brother is dealing with, they also are acceptable to feelings of guilt, harbor resentment because of problems that arise in the family due to the abuse, and so on.
After victims of childhood sexual abuse grow up, there is often even more people that feel the effects- their children. It's hard for a nine year old to understand why they can't go ten feet out the door without having a parent by their side, or why they can't sleep over at their friends house- because of a rightfully overprotective parent.
The effects of sexual abuse are never ending. Yes, most often, at some point the child will learn to deal with it- but one really never gets over it. We can treat it, come to terms with it, live with it- but we can not cure it. It is always with us.
The damage doesn't end there either, rather it can go on to effect the family of the abuser- if he (or she) is brought to justice. Imagine knowing that the child you raised was a sexual predator.
Our laws right now do not do enough to punish those that commit these heinous crimes. And to be honest, treatment does not cure- and is not a guaranteed solution, the re offense rate commonly used to "sell" the idea of treatment over punishment is only based on those that get caught again. Should we really be willing to trust that treatment is an effective solution when we know that a huge number of sexual assault are not reported, and there is a larger possibility that the ones getting treatment are not always getting caught again within the time frame of all the studies that are going on? I don't think so.
The whole point to this post was to inform you of action going on in Oklahoma:
Oklahoma's Senate judiciary committee has approved a bill that would give juries the option to sentence repeat child molesters to life without parole or even death.
The entire state Legislature is expected to vote on the proposal soon.
Local police said the law could reduce the number of sex offenses. However, the new law could also provide some peace of mind to the victims of child predators. Read full story
Yes, I favor the death penalty. I believe that the only real cure to end the cycle of sexual predators preying on children, getting caught, getting locked up, getting released, and preying on children again is their death. Harsh? Perhaps, but if given the choice between keeping a second child becoming some molesters victim, or giving a sexual predator a second chance, I will always favor the child.
There are those that will say these perverts are sick, and need treatment. That the best way to deal with the problem of sexual abuse is to understand what drives those who commit these crimes, that killing or locking these monsters up forever will only work against the goal of preventing these crimes, because society will not know what causes the problem and therefore can not ever really treat it. Valid points, except I have no desire to know what makes you into the pervert you are. I have no wish to study how you became the deviant human being you are. And honestly, if you really want us to "study and learn" from you, then after you get that DP sentence, make sure you sign a will donating your brain to since. Let them dissect you and figure out what would make one so vile that they would sexually assault a child.
Categories: predators, molesters
Committee OKs Bill Giving Juries Option Of Death Penalty For Molesters
Comments
It is a step in the direction of longer sentences, and closing up loopholes in the national law.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060222/20060222005778.html?.v=1
p.s. what a relief (a small one) that the Tulsa area serial rapist has been caught.