Sexual Abuse Lawyer in California and New York
Common Myths Surrounding Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is far more common than many people realize - it is not something that receives the attention that it deserves. Beyond this, the attention that it does receive is often stretched and manipulated and not always grounded in the truth. For this reason, there are often many different myths surrounding sexual abuse that permeate through culture that can make it difficult for victims to overcome. Some common myths include:
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You can tell an abuser if you see them; normal and average people are never culprits.
- This is one of the most widely circulated myths and one of the most damaging to a victim. The truth is that abusers come in all shapes and sizes - they are often some of the people that you would suspect least.
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A victim will show obvious physical signs.
- Again, this is completely untrue. Victims are often subjected to sexual abuse that will leave no physical mark at all - such as molestation. Even when the sexual abuse goes as far as penetration, children heal quickly and many are not subjected that close of physical inspection.
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Too many innocent people are sent to prison - society is too quick to overreact.
- The truth is that too many under-react in regards to sexual abuse. Stats show that an alarmingly low number of sexual abuse cases are ever even reported to police and even less than that are actually convicted. The fraction of sex offenders that ever spend a day in prison is tragically low.
Nationwide Advocates for Sex Abuse Victims
If you or someone that you care about has recently been victimized by sexual abuse, you cannot afford to go without aggressive legal representation. No matter if the case involves clergy abuse,
Boy Scout sexual abuse,
Foster Care abuse or the
sexual abuse of foreign exchange students, it is important to realize that this will not be a simple case. At the Zalkin Law Firm, their legal team understands that these cases need delicate and respectful care. If you choose to work with them, you can breathe easier knowing that you will be given nothing less.
Contact a sexual abuse attorney
at the firm today if you are facing a case involving sexual abuse and are in need of experienced representation.