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TWO GENERAL PATTERNS
OF SEXUAL ABUSE-PRONE FAMILIES
Passive-Dependent Type
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The husband or partner in this type views
his mate as inferior or dependent, more as a child than as an equal. |
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The offender turns to the child, usually to
play the role of partner on all levels. |
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Often continues until adolescence, when the
child develops relationships outside the home. |
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This threatens the offender and creates fear
of abandonment, unless there is another child in the family to assume the role. |
Aggressive-Dominant Type
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The husband or partner occupies a position
of power and authority in the family. |
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Family is kept socially isolated and
financially dependent. |
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Other partner feels helpless. |
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Other partner begins to withdraw. |
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Child victim fulfills the offenders
emotional needs and sexual demands. |
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Based on his presumption of entitlement as
head of the household. |
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