Help for victims
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Most of the victims of child pornography come from poor countries in Eastern Europe or the third world. They are forced into sexual acts and exploited as a result of poverty. In this country, the victims of child pornography are essentially victims of sexual abuse as the perpetrators come from their immediate surroundings, be it their family or their circle of friends. Common to all is that they abuse the child’s trust or their position of responsibility in their upbringing. This takes place over a prolonged period of time and always by way of physical contact which, after a while, crosses the boundaries to sexual attacks. What is particularly perfidious is that the perpetrator usually tries to get the consent of the child in order to transfer some of the guilt for the act to him or her. |
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The totally bewildered child does not consider him or herself in the position - for reasons of love or dependency – to betray the perpetrator, or may even think it is his or her fault. Unconsciously, however, he or she sends out clear signals, which are for the most part unheard or not understood. Many children suffer for the rest of their lives from the experience of losing trust in someone they love and cannot commit to a close relationship. If a child decides to open up, it is important not to panic or create a drama and thereby exacerbate the child’s immense uncertainty even further. The child is seeking help and you should therefore respond lovingly and calmly. Go to the police or an advice centre specialising in abuse. See a qualified therapist. |
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