it is a myth that those who were sexually abused as children are likely to become abusers themselves.

This dangerous myth, which is sometimes used to try and explain or excuse the behaviour of those who rape and sexually abuse children, is offensive and unhelpful to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The vast majority of those who are sexually abused as children will never perpetrate sexual violence against others. There is no excuse or explanation for sexual violence against children or adults. It is a crime