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Accommodation Syndrome
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Stockholm Syndrome
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Coping with Fear and Anger
Hope and Gratitude
Self-Deprecation and Depression
Accepting and Adapting
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Short Term Effects
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Sexualisation
Differences in Male Victims
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Siblings: Secondary Victims
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Long Term Consequences
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Who Must Report
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Abuse Disclosure
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Finding Out
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Time and Pattern
Knowing
Levels of Disclosure
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Initial Reactions in Mothers
Shock
Denial
Anger
Guilt
Depression Moth
Factors in Belief
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Why Children Don't Tell
Confusion
Fear of Consequences
How to Tell
Someone to Tell
How to Respond
Immediate Effects on Siblings
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Coping with Disclosure
Healthy Coping
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Response of Friends and Family
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What to Expect
Procedure Following Report
Legal Process
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Who will be involved?
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Mothers
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Post-Disclosure Process
Common Reactions
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Emotional Effects
Secondary Victimization
Ambivalence
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Thoughts and Feelings
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Giving Yourself Time
Negative Thought Patterns
Telling Yourself the Truth
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Maternal Support
Initial Support
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Post-Disclosure Parenting
Victim
Siblings
Child Sexual Behaviors
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If Offender is Partner
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He has Rights and Access
Remaining in Home
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Decision-Making
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Complexities
Betrayal Bond
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Learned Helplessness
Mother was Sexually Abused
Mother Blame
Responsibility Continuum
Financial Issues
Future Relationships
What Mothers Need
Myths About Mothers
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Long Term Consequences
Betrayal Moth
Feeling Responsible
Feelings of Unfairness
Grief
Isolation
Lack of Trust
Loss of Self-Esteem
Mental Health Disorders
Ongoing Pain and Hurt
Physical Illness
Secrecy Moth
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Victims
Process of Victimization
Grief Reactions in Victims
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Ten Life Areas Most Impacted
Blurred Boundaries
Damaged Goods Syndrome
Depression Victim
Fear
Guilt in Victims
Inability to Trust
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Low Self-Esteem
Pseudo-Maturity
Repressed Anger
Counseling
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Complexities
Attachment Disorder
Victim's Feelings Toward Mother
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Family
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Anger and Hatred
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Abuse Prevention
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25 Things Parents Should Know About Child Sexual Abuse
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Sex Offenders
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Who are Perpetrators?
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Warning Signs in Offenders
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