Abuse Quote by Charles L. Whitfield
““While some accused and convicted child molesters have inappropriately influenced the media, the public, and many in the clinical and legal professions by claiming that traumatic amnesia does not occur in child sexual abuse, workers in the field of trauma psychology have accumulated solid empirical evidence over the past 100 years that it does occur and is common. Its existence and natural history are documented throughout the clinical literature. from: Traumatic amnesia: The evolution of our understanding from a clinical and legal perspective, Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention, Volume 4, Issue 2, 1997””
About This Quote
Source Journal article: Traumatic amnesia: The evolution of our understanding, 1997
Empirical evidence confirms traumatic amnesia is common in child sexual abuse.
In simple terms: Trauma can cause memory loss.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address trauma‑related amnesia.
Themes
trauma
memory
justice
Mood
analytical
empathetic
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- court testimony
- clinical assessment
- therapeutic intervention
Key Concepts
psychology
legal implications
Questions to Reflect On
- How can professionals better support survivors?
- What policies can protect against amnesia‑related denial?
A Different Perspective
Stigma may hinder reporting.
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