Most sex abusers suffer from some form of serious mental illness or psychosis. From all outward appearances, sex abusers appear to be normal, living normal lives. Most sex abusers are homosexual. Most sex abusers are stepfathers of live-ins. Mother-son relationships are the least frequent.
All offenders are male, all victims are female.
While the majority of reported victims are female, evidence shows increasing reports of male victims. Girls and boys are both seriously at risk for incest and sexual abuse. Clinicians and researchers estimate that there are one million or more children under the age of 18 currently involved in incestuous relationships. Children often lie or fantasize about sexual activity with adults. They speak from their own experience.