Recently in Psychology Category

As I mentioned in the last entry, there are several changes coming to this website. First, we are going to commit to a regular schedule. Second, we are going to focus on the mission of the site, which is:

Giving a voice to victims, and helping their loved ones cope.

I have always had a soft spot in my heart for kids, but victims exist in every age category, in every race, in every socioeconomic category. The media seems to focus on the beautiful, and often there is a greater focus on young blonde white girls. I may give them some coverage, but i don't want to do so at the expense of any other child. In America, all are supposed to be equal. That's our policy here on Voiceless Victims.

I have had a lot of searches on psychological profiles, and so I want to give a series of checklists on identifying victims AND predators. Some lists I see include:

• How to recognize a child who has been abused.


• How to recognize a potential child molester.


• What to do if someone you know has been molested.


• What to do if someone you love is missing.


• How to identify some personality disorders.

Other things that I think are important including letting victims tell how they have overcome abuse, and explaining how forensic evidence has given a voice to those who could not tell.

I welcome any comments and suggestions, and I hope that we can, at some point, get involved in advocacy.

An article providing insight into the mind of a molester is available at From Whispers to Roars. As I was reading it, I couldn't help but think that the world of Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms on the Internet would certainly aid this man in his pursuit of victims.

It seems that predators have learned to master the skills that so many advocate for parents: the ability to listen.

Summary: You may have met convicted sex offender Alan X. He didn't skulk behind bushes, instead he cultivated his victims amid their families, churches and, yes, Boy Scouts troops. This cunning sociopath manipulated and molested more than 1,000 boys by becoming their best friend. Here he turns a laser-sharp eye on himself.

Read on for Alan's story and a list of Sexual Predator indications...

As most people who have spent a lot of time in a classroom will tell you, the more you learn, the more you realize the less you know. huh?

Seriously, I try to be very cautious in what I say, because of the litigious nature of the world.

I read an article today on "Finding Information Online From Peers and Professionals". It has some good links, and some good information on precautions to take when seeking information online. (Registration Required-Try Bugmenot.com)