Why are there so many cases on child molestation?
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There are so many cases because there are at least that many child molestors. \n\nAn unfortunate reality is that pepole do prey upon the 'innocent', especially young children. \n\nSome people think they are evil, maybe some are. But many are mentally ill. Their illness is  most times treated through psycho and socio treatment. Although I personally don't think it is not an illness that has a cure.Like cleptomaniacs, nymphomaniacs, there are also  pedophiles. Each type is addicted and/or gets a rush from commiting a certain act.
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I agree!!!!! there are too many sick child molesters in this world. when they get caught they get slapped on the wrist by the justice system, then alot of times they end up killing Innocent little children. I think they should get a long jail sentence the first time they hurt a child!
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lalala, I too was molested as a child. Twice. Once at the tender age of 6 and once at the age of 11. Both times were by people known to the family. BUT. I am not a victim. I am a survivor. Megans Law is WRONG. It is denying Constitutional Rights to rehabilitated former sex offenders. It is not protecting anyone. The registries have never and will never protect a child. They are a false sense of security. A parents responsibility is to protect their child! Are you aware that little Megan Kanka, at the age of 7 was left outside for THREE HOURS with no parental supervision? Never was checked on! \n\nThe states inflate the numbers on the registries to get more federal funding. They create more sex crimes for the same reason. Do you realize that in some states, urinating in public is a sex offense and will put you on the registry? Did you realize that in some states, I will choose WI as I know the law there, if a teen couple is 16 and have consensual sex, they will arrest and charge both with sexual assault against the other? That makes them both a victim and an offender. WI is not the only state that does this. \n\nThere are many variables that you are not aware of. I have done my homework. I work with rehabilitated former sex offenders everyday. I do know what I am talking about.
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because it occurs more in children
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Because pedophiles are mentally ill.  They are so focused on their goal, that they often disregard the obvious.  The other thing is that they've gotten away with it so often before when it WASN'T a set up, that some get an invincibility complex.  They think they can't be caught.  Still others don't even think that what they're doing is wrong.\n\nI love watching that series because it gives me more and more insight into what to warn kids about and how to protect them from these predators.  I have to admit, I also love seeing them go down at the hands of the police.
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The answer to your question is Liberal Judges who want to understand and empathize with the child molester rather than treating them as the excrement they are.\n Instead of a much needed Castration they are sent to therapy.
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There have been quite a few cases. See the site below.
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Because people break the law. Aliens because they want to leave their country. Molesters because they like sex with kids, repeat offenders because apparently they *really* like sex with kids.
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Sir, I can speak from personal experience on this subject. I am a pedophile. Pedophilia is incurable, but it can be managed. Management is entirely dependant on the pedophiles personal conviction to not offend or reoffend. In my case I abused many times before I was caught commiting an offense. I was on probation and in psychothearpy from August 1992 until August 1999. I am not proud of what I did but I am proud to say that the last time I offended was in late 1991. I continue to this day to use many of the tools I was taught in my thearpy. I avoid being left alone with children, I don't go to places where there are large numbers of unattended children (ie; arcades, movie theaters, playgrounds, etc). When I see a child that is attractive to me I leave. When I think of a child in an inappropriate way I try to distract myself by becomming active in some other thought process. These are only a very few examples of how to avoid, control and escape potentially dangerous situations. It takes a great deal of practice to make it so it is almost second nature.\n \nThe thoughts I do have of children will likely continue for the remainder of my life. That is a given, by the treatment providers. The thoughts are not the problem though, it is what you do with them that matters. Fortunatly, I have been able to keep them under control, and pray that I will continue to do so.\n\nI expect that I will recieve some negitive feedback after posting this. I hope that those that hate me for what I have done in my past will consider that I have made sincere efforts to change my life. I cannot undo the past. I can only control my actions for the future.\n\nAs far as pedophilia being a mental disease it is. Please click the link below and read all three pages on this subject. The second page deals specifically wit the fact that it is a disease.\n\n Hope this all helps
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It amazes me how often this question is put on here. Another thing that amazes me, is the fact that the registry is not going to save a child. The persons on the registry are a very low risk to reoffend. The people you need to watch are family members, relatives, close friends, babysitters, teachers, coaches, Scout Leaders, etc. These are the real threat to your children.\n\nThe persons on the registry have undergone therapy and some are still in therapy. They vow to never offend again.\n\nI welcome you to our group to learn. I was molested twice as a child by relatives. I am NOT a victim I am a survivor. We have Survivors, Rehabilitated Sex Offenders, Friends and Family of both, and Professionals in our group. We are striving to make a difference. To educate society on how to truly protect their children. The registries are nothing but feel good, knee jerk, get me more votes legislation. They are also a false sense of security.
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child molesters, gays, and wife beaters
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Maybe they don't know what's going on. Unfortunately...child pornography happens in many places all over the world. So it's not anything new that they feel is worth a story. Who knows? The media is weird.
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There does seem to be more sex crimes along with the extreme sickness of sexual predators.  I think anyone who would even think about rape or preying on the innocent should seek help immediately. \nI'm sure these problems have existed through creation, but with all that is on TV, DVDs, not to mention video games there will be an increase of sexual awareness, good and bad.  Sometimes life is had enough without having to worry about what kind of sicko is waiting somewhere for you or a loved one....
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actually, it's very prevalent in the catholic church, and MORE prevalent in other christian churches throughout the US.  Father Fondleskids and Minister Molester and Preacher Poopyshooter.  They're in almost every church building!\n\nread this from the christian science monitor:\n\nhttp://www.csmonitor.com/2002/0405/p01s01-ussc.html\n\n"Sex abuse spans spectrum of churches"
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Fortunately, I've never dealt with someone actively molesting a child in a religious organization/setting.  On the other hand, as a youth leader of an organization for teens, I actively watched and made decisions to help identify and protect the young people entrusted to me by their parents.  It's always best to try to avoid getting into the situations before they happen rather than dealing with the consequences afterwards.
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child sexual abuse,mental,and emotional abuse because these can lead to killing and suicide.They are severely messed up because of someone else and its hard to change them back to innocence, so they become dangerous adults......
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It depends on when the molestation occurred because the laws and case laws have changed over time.  \n\nIf it occurred prior to around 1987 - not much can be done.  This is why some priests' convictions were overturned.  The court recently ruled that any changes to the Statue of Limitations (S.O.L.)for a crime can only be used for future crimes committed after the laws were changed and then the new S.O.L. applies.\n\nIf it occurred between 1987 and 1992 AND the victim was a child at the time of the molest (12 and younger) AND the abuse was significant (more than one time)AND no report to Law Enforcement was made - the S.O.L. is one year from the time it is now reported to the police.  (Look up 803(g)in the penal code)  \n\nIf the molest took place sfter 1992 on a child 12 and younger - there is none.