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INCEST: THE HIDDEN CRIME.

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The illegal act of engaging in sexual activity, cohabiting with another person, or getting married to someone with whom you have a close relationship or other special ties is highly prohibited.Fathers frequently engage in incest against their daughters.The victims are typically 8 years old. Personal testimonies from those whose father had a sexual relationship with his daughter shed light on incest and highlight the value of therapeutic services in aiding families in resolving their underlying issues. A surprising number of other women today have shared their incest stories with us   She had lived with an incident from her youth for many years, but it was still affecting her. A victim of incest, she had been. Incest is a word that is not appealing. While it is becoming more frequent, most people would prefer not to talk about it. near relatives engaging in sexual activity. Although this is typically not rape, it is believed that a lot of such conduct occurs between brothers and sis...

RAPE VICTIMS: THE DEVASTATION THAT FOLLOWS !

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Rape is a brutal and heinous act that leaves its victims shattered and traumatized. The physical and emotional scar can last for a life time.Rape victims often suffer from past traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.They may struggle with relationships, have trouble concentrating, sleeping, and can also develop substance abuse problems. Recovering from rape is a long and difficult road, but it is possible with the right support , victims can heal and go on to leave a happy and fulfilling.   THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH OF RAPE! When some one is raped, the immediate aftermath is often shrouded in confusion and disbelief.Rape is a shocking and violent act, and it can take a while for the victim to process  what happened.In the hours and days after a rape, victims often experience a range of emotion, including disbelief, anger, shame, and fear. Many victims play the assault over and over in their mind and spirit.   PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RAPE. The physi...

THE INVISIBLE VICTIMS: CHILDREN NEGLECTED AND ABANDONED.

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 THE INVISIBLE VICTIMS. You wake up in the morning and get your kids ready for school. You pack their lunches, and send them off with hugs and kisses. For you, its just another day. But for some kids, its a miracle to simply get a meal, let alone a hug. Child neglect and abandonment are rampant yet often a visible problem in many communities everywhere. They happen behind close closed doors and in plain sight, to kids of all ages , races and socioeconomic background. THE HARSH REALITY. The numbers are staggering. Millions of children world wide suffer from neglect and abuse every day. Negligent is the most common form of child maltreatment.Leaving a child without proper supervision, nutrition, hygiene, shelter, or medical care is neglect. Over 60% of reported abuse cases are due to neglect. physical abuse including excessive physical punishment, is also widespread. Thousands of children are hospitalized each year from serious physical abuse injuries. Emotional abuse and neglect can...