Child abusers.

[pussnboots]

We are all praying for little Maddie, abducted in Portugal. Apart from a handfull ie. Myra Hindley, Rose West to name but two. All the vile child abusers, I would say 99 out of 100 are men, what makes these 'men' so evil?

[raysparx1]

Hi pussnboots, If they could only find the answer to that one the world would be a far better place,the whole thing makes me feel sick,it is so sad that innocent little children come into contact with the scum that soil the earth.

[legend758duo]

Who commits Child Abuse?

(Source: U.S. HHS statistics)

For those who have been operating under the belief that fathers were the most prevalent abusers of children, these statistics may come as a shock. Add to this the hidden factor that women are reported to authorities far less as having been abusive than men, and a troubling picture of the classic assumption that women are a kinder and gentler gender dissipates into the wind. Overall, women account for 60% of abusers of children according to U.S. goverment statisitcs. At the very least, such data provides an indicator that children are not inherently safer with mothers as opposed to fathers, and that abuse takes many forms.
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Its a commo0n misconception that more men commit abuse puss.Sorry but more kids are killed by their family or friends than by strangers too.Makes you think eh.

http://www.helpforhurt.org/

[pussnboots]

I agree that family members, women as well can and do abuse children, but I am talking about the paedophiles of this world and they are usually men!!!!

[jno]

hang on, we don't know she's been abused, just abducted. This I believe is more likely carried out by childless women who want one of their own - wasn't there a case in England within the last 10 years? I'm not saying I know what's going on here; but these people - both sexes - are often sick rather than evil.

[PinkFizz]

A relative of mine today suggested that one of the parents could be involved. Mad I know, but seems so odd that one child was taken yet the twins were left, nothing was stolen. None of it makes sense,

[Pippa68]

I agree with jno & Pink..

We don't know what has happened with regards to Maddie. Something fishy going on as far as I can tell..stories are changing and to be honest it doesn't make sense. In any case, it isn't right to include Maddie in this Q as we don't know the real facts as yet.

As for the Q, I have no statistics. However I agree with legend ~ a child is more likely to be abused or murdered by family or friends...male or female.

[legend758duo]

Pink the thought has crossed my mind.I will wait and see but in theses cases the parents are always considered as a suspect too, thought not accused outright they are always in the frame so to speak.

[pussnboots]

Well lets wait and see shall we, but I do hope that this child is in the hands of a loving woman who longs for children and treats this little girl with love and not some perverted man who has no interest but his evil thoughts. I know that there are some of you out there that are going to get on my case about this, but this is really serious, do you really think that this liittle girl is now in a loving and safe situation or does your heart and head dread the outcome. Only sensible replies please.

[legend758duo]

Following on from pinks comment.
56% of all police recorded child abductions in 2002/2003 in England and Wales involved an offender not known to the child. 23% of child abductions involved a parent. The remainder involved other people known to the child.
Newiss and Fairbrother (2004) Child abduction: understanding police recorded crime statistics (PDF). Home Office Findings 225.

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/OnlineResources /Statistics/KeyCPStats/15_asp_ifega26461.html

Makes you think at least.

[Pippa68]

One thing that struck me was the fact that the parents (according to reports) ''immediately insisted the child had been abducted''

If it had been me, I would have immediately insisted the child had climbed out of the window to see where I was!

[red~bez]

Hiya pussnboots.....I hope to god that the outcome will be good...but the more time that lapses you can't help but think the worse.... I pray that this littlun is with someone who will take care of her....and will have been watching her mums plea on the t.v. today.

[legend758duo]

Something i discovered does concern me .It should concern women more though.It says that 70% of men who abuse their partners will also abuse their children.So ladies if he hits you throw him out and think of your kids first.
http://www.yellodyno.com/html/childabusestatis tics.html

[legend758duo]

Last quote ok.
"A Justice report put together 12 years ago said acquaintances were responsible for 27 percent of kidnappings, strangers were responsible 24 percent of the time, and family members 49 percent of the time"

Why they would do it unless something had happened to the child i cant work out though?I worry for her and hope shes safe.

[rugeleyboy]

there is a case of child abuse around here that a stepfather had abused his 10 yr old step kids and got a stretch in the nick for it!!!

when he came out his wife (mother of abused kids) had put the 2 kids in care and had him back??

[legend758duo]

Women like that need shot .Is it any wonder when mothers can do that that things are so bad ??

[pussnboots]

In this case can anyone believe that the parents had anything to do with this. Thay may have been foolish but I will be very surprised that they were involved, it just doen't add up, and i'm no detective.

[red~bez]

Hi ruge......these men are control freaks....like the two women mentioned in pussnboots thread they where controlled by those men and would do litterally anything for them....and they did.

[Pippa68]

In these cases everyone are suspects. I am pretty sure they are being investigated just as thoroughly as anyone else.

It is also unusual for the parents to be on TV appeals so often, surely...is it 4 times now?

[legend758duo]

Im sorry red but whod let someone control them to the point of neglecting their kids?I wouldnt.If they are weak then thats their fault the kids are most important.
As for the parents in this case i dunno,noone does.I hope they arent cos if they are shes probably dead ,if they arent she may be alive.Think about it.

[legend758duo]

Ive seen appeals from men whove killed their wives and the woman who killed her boyfriend and then blamed it on road rage.People can do anything.