The trauma of abuse is never fully gone from a person's consciousness. Its filthy stain leaves its residue on the soul forever. However, like all bad experiences, it is possible to turn this experience into good by developing compassion and empathy for others who have been through this experience. Many people feel that bringing meaning to a traumatic experience is a path to healing. When I turn a negative experience into a tool that brings meaning into my life and others, I am taking the best kind of revenge on my abuser.
Unreported to police: 114,600
Abductions are defined as:
The coerced and unauthorized taking of a child into a building, a vehicle, or a distance of more than 20 feet.
The detention of a child for a period of more than 1 hour.
The luring of a child for the purpose of committing another crime.
Findings Based on the Above Statistics
Unreported to police: Children aged 4-11 experienced most of the attempts.
Reported to the police:
Almost half of the victims were 12 and over;
74% were girls;
62% of the perpetrators were strangers;
19% were acquaintances;
52% were removed from the street;
46% were taken to a vehicle;
87% were taken by force;
75% taken by force had a gun involvement;
8% of all cases had a request for ransom.
100 Children are Abducted and Murdered Each Year.
75% are Dead Within the First 3 Hours
Subject: Moderator's Notes 
Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:18 pm
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