Sexually abused in cycle of guilt

Keeping kids safe: Dr Wan Azizah (centre) with Nancy (left) and co-founder of Yayasan Chow Kit Datuk Hartini Zainuddin viewing the memorandum at HELP University, Kuala Lumpur. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: It is tragic when children who are victims of sexual abuse, especially in cases involving family members, put up with the danger because they don’t want to cause their loved ones any “trouble,” says a senior cop.

Bukit Aman Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division (D11) assistant director Asst Comm Siti Kamsiah Hassan said the perpetrator may be the breadwinner of the family and the victim may not want to risk the family’s welfare or cause them any financial trouble.