sex offender

During the summer of 2014, I met with six groups of people who have sexually abused children: Four groups of men who, as part of their probation, attend a treatment group; one group of female offenders in their treatment program; and then one group of men in prison.I participated in these offender groups with the sole purpose of better understanding this crime so I can better equip parents and professionals to prevent it.   Nearly all of the men and women were glad to have me participate because they don’t want to offend again and they want you to know how to keep children safe and to speak up on children’s behalf every chance you get.We can be anyone. Contrary to common perception, people who sexually abuse children are not dirty old men. They are people we love and trust, who are we...