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Who Are Abusers?

The short answer: Anyone

Unfortunately, there is no reliable “profile” we can use to single out pedophiles or other abusers. Abusers come from all ages, races, professions, economic or social backgrounds. Criminal background checks can only identify those who have already been convicted of an abuse.

Abuse is ALWAYS the responsibility of the adult. Youth who are victims often feel guilty or responsible for the abuse. They aren’t!
 
Many child abusers actively seek out involvement with youth. That means that all youth organizations have to be on the lookout for this problem.

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