Support Among Victims

The 50-some victims, that have come forward to press charges of sexual abuse against ex-Penn State football coach Sandusky, met one another as they attended the preliminary hearing today. Although Sandusky waived his right to a preliminary hearing, essentially halting the proceedings in their tracks, and this means the victims' testimonies against him will wait until trial, they are realizing they are not alone. Victims are strengthened and emboldened by the knowledge of and introduction to other victims, especially of the same perpetrator. When victims gain the strength and courage to speak out and actually testify in court against their perpetrators, then there is a chance that justice will be done.

Predators Are Big on Denial.

Both Herman Cain, ex-presidential candidate, and Sandusky, ex-coach from Penn State, have denied all allegations of sexual abuse that have been made against them. Cain even boasted of never having done anything inappropriate, a ludicrous statement as no one is perfect in this regard. These blanket denials are typical of predators. They simply cannot admit to any wrong-doing or their whole system of manipulation, satisfaction for their addiction and cover-up will crumble beneath them. Now we see that Sandusky has made a legal choice, at the advice of his lawyer, to waive his right to a preliminary hearing which would allow his accusers to be heard and the media to have access to their allegations. This too looks to me like a man who wants to deny the truth of the 50-some allegations that have been made against him. So, predators first deny they have done anything wrong and act as though everything is normal and okay, and, when pressed, they act as though they have something to hide. This lack of consistence and evidence of mixed messages is also typical of predators. They will do and say anything to keep themselves out of trouble, looking respectable and free of constraints in satisfying their thirst.