Title: In the Mind of the Sexual Offender | In the Mind of the Sexual Offender | Sexual Assault | Learn More | Center for Hope & Safety
Headings: In the Mind of the Sexual Offender
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In the Mind of the Sexual Offender
Excuse Making
Blaming
Redefining
Success Fantasies
Lying
Assuming
Above The Rules
Making Fools Of Others
Fragmentation
Minimizing
Anger
Power Plays
Playing Victim
Drama And Excitement
Closed Channel
Ownership
Self-Glorification

Content: The tactics include lying, upsetting the other person just to watch his or her reactions, and encouraging fights between or among others. Or, he may try to charm the person he wants to manipulate, pretending a lot of interest or concern for that person in order to get on her or his good side. Fragmentation
The sexual offender usually keeps his assaultive behavior separate from the rest of his life, physically and psychologically. An example of physical separation is the abuser’s sexually assaulting family members but not people outside the family. An example of psychological separation is the offender attending church Sunday morning and sexually assaulting his victim Sunday night. He sees no inconsistency in his behavior and feels justified in it. Minimizing
The sexual offender ducks responsibility for his actions by trying to make them seem unimportant. For example: “ It was no big deal” or “She wanted it anyway.” Anger
Sexual offenders are not actually angrier than other people.