What is the word for when an victim of child abuse becomes an abuser?

November 14, 2009 - 10:28 am 6 Comments

I think the word starts with an H, if im not mistaken. and I would really appreciate it if people put real answers down instead of "stupid" or idiot" or something immature like that.

I don’t actually think that there is a term in common usage.
Doctor David Skuse writing in the British Medical Journal states that more research needs to be done on the psychological reasons governing such behavior before the correct label can be given.

6 Responses to “What is the word for when an victim of child abuse becomes an abuser?”

  1. David F Says:

    sad
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  2. c.barla Says:

    i thought it was ‘pedophile.’
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  3. joanie Says:

    Another sex offender and criminal. And it’s become a vicious cycle and History repeats itself. Also, if it’s a child, then Pedophile would apply.
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  4. QUASI Says:

    I don’t actually think that there is a term in common usage.
    Doctor David Skuse writing in the British Medical Journal states that more research needs to be done on the psychological reasons governing such behavior before the correct label can be given.
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  5. madsmaha1 Says:

    Full circle???
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  6. kavekarst Says:

    "Guilty" is the common verdict in most cases. The judge will have a sentencing guideline sometimes that respects fact
    presented during trial that equal abuse had been recieved
    by present offending party; it isn’t a get of jail card but can get
    a convicted felon some professional treatment.
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