Why can't we get people to see this? I know, it's because they only see what they want to see. I'm going to bookmark the study though. Thanks for the link.

super interesting numbers!

I watched an interview that talked about people's reaction to factual data. If the data goes against their beliefs, then the data is rejected regardless of the accuracy. You see that confirmed time after time with all the stats related to SOs.

Great article, but it's only valid in the state of Nebraska. We need national data like this and similar studies done in each state! This is good stuff!

I agree Independant, I wish we could.

It is too bad that many people, mostly those in law enforcement, probation and treatment programs, will use this information to "prove" the registry is working. The average citizen will not look closer to see that registration does NOT prevent sex crimes but the numbers on the registry allow law enforcement, politicians and others who make money due to the registry to increase the types of crimes included on the registry - a real money making operation this sex offender registry law.

Awesome, and such good news if people were actually aware of it, or would rationally listen to it if they did see it. Are there any statistics available on the effects on young children who are molested by a parent? Since this is what happened with my son and granddaughter, I wish there was something that could tell me that she'll be okay, and that there is some hope that she may eventually forgive her father, although with her mother's attitude, it's not looking good.

I have to also point out here, that my sisters and I were all molested, to varying degrees, by my father, and while we no longer communicate with him (mostly because of our mother's attitude), I personally would prefer to forgive him and have some kind of relationship with him -- assuming he would admit to what he did and ask forgiveness.

The reoffense rates for familia abuse is very low (about as low as misdemeanor crimes). I read an article a couple of years ago that said that the victim can find healing when confronting and working with the offender. My daughter was able to heal when her dad admitted to the abuse and she saw he was sorry for what he did. In return, hubby was able to heal and forgive himself as he saw that she was able to forgive.

Your DIL's attitude can prevent the healing your GD wishes and needs because of her attitude towards your son. Remind them that forgiveness isn't for your son, but for them. Not forgiving actually keeps power in the hands of the offender. When we forgive, we take the power back.

I wish I had statistics on this, I've searched, but can't find any - as many victim advocate groups don't want the victim to work with offenders to help aid in their healing. But I have spoken to many victims, and they said they were able to heal, when they were able to talk with the offender, hear them admit to the abuse and see the remorse.