Sex crimes present many difficulties. Sex offenders often prove adept at manipulating victims, which can cause great confusion. Many victims know their abusers, who may be fathers or stepfathers, boyfriends or coaches. In turn, those feelings may keep a victim from reporting the offense. Sometimes the victim enjoys the physical part of the sexual abuse, which causes even more guilt and confusion, Capt.
Fear also plays a role.
The offender will threaten the victim with bodily harm. Or, victims fear no one will believe them. While more reported cases mean more sexual offenders get locked up, parents still need to watch who comes into contact with their children, Capt. This summer he produced a pamphlet for parents of young athletes. Also, as if the traditional avenues for sexual predators weren't enough, the Internet provides even more problems, Sgt.