Silence on sexual abuse emboldens perpetrators – Criminologist
A criminologist, Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, has urged parents and guardians to promptly report cases of sexual abuse to the police to help protect victims and deter perpetrators. His call follows the circulation of a video in which a 24-year-old man allegedly confesses to sexually abusing an 8-year-old boy. Another video showed the mother of the […]
Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, a criminologist, has called on parents and guardians to report instances of sexual abuse to the police without delay. This advice comes after a video surfaced showing a 24-year-old man confessing to sexually abusing an 8-year-old boy. Further, a video of the child's mother confronting the alleged perpetrator emerged, with her demanding accountability should the abuse continue.
Dr. Opoku-Ware emphasized that simply confronting alleged perpetrators privately is insufficient. He stressed the importance of reporting such cases to the appropriate authorities to ensure investigation and, if necessary, prosecution. The criminologist warned that neglecting to report these incidents could encourage perpetrators and put other children at risk of similar abuse.
Sociologist Justice Siaw echoed Dr. Opoku-Ware's sentiments, urging the public to report cases of sexual abuse. He cautioned that silence could leave victims more vulnerable and enable perpetrators to continue exploiting others. Siaw emphasized that collective action and timely reporting are essential to safeguarding children and ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
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