The child may fear getting the perpetrator into legal trouble. Myth 4 - My child was the one who was sexually abused. There are several reasons why the non-offending parent should be part of treatment. It is important to have a safe place for the parent to express his or her thoughts and feelings and receive emotional support. It is important to learn how to help and support the child who has been sexually abused.
Sexual abuse affects the whole family.
The symptoms of the child directly impact the family. If the parent has been sexually abused, the abuse of the child may bring the adult's problems to the forefront. Myth 5 - Treatment will be expensive, especially if it involves the whole family. FLP is funded so that clients may pay on a sliding scale. Clients pay what they can afford.