Child Rape
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poliphiloWe are a society in which the rape of children is common. And in which child rapists in positions of prominence and authority- in schools, churches, social services departments, the judicial system, the entertainment industry, politics up to the level of national government- have been winked at and protected.
We're finally beginning to wake up to the extent of our shame.
This morning they arrested Bill Roache on suspicion of raping a 15 year old.
Bill Roache!
We're finally beginning to wake up to the extent of our shame.
This morning they arrested Bill Roache on suspicion of raping a 15 year old.
Bill Roache!
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Date: 2013-05-02 07:37 am (UTC)It took me years to deal with the fallout of what was done to me- I finally got my head round it just two years back.
In the meantime, my abuser went his merry way to the grave without a hint of guilt..........
I've no idea how many others he did it to- as a schoolteacher, he would have had that sort of power.