False Allegations of child sexual abuse: Reasons and Steps to Take
Allegations of sexual abuse by children are a very sensitive issue. Therefore, it must be taken seriously. Data suggests that a majority of children's allegations are legitimate and true. However, in certain cases, a child might make up things or lie to falsely accuse someone of false allegations of child sexual abuse . This phenomenon is mostly seen in child custody cases and criminal cases. Here are the potential reasons for the lie: Why would a child fabricate a story of sexual abuse against a close family member? Here are some possible reasons: 1. Lack of attention: It might sound weird, but some children make up allegations of sexual abuse because they are looking for attention. Either positive or negative, some children crave attention because they feel neglected by their parents. Young children and even teens are more prone to make up a story of sexual abuse without understanding the severe custody or criminal implications for the parent in question. 2. Anger:...