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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. The victim is now an adult, and I don't think she's going to press charges. There's no forensic evidence. My husband does support the victim but he's also desperate to find some solid clue to indicate either the guy did it, or didn't. He seems to be looking for some other reason she might be saying this. But I'm not seeing it.    I believe and support the victim.  I know there will never be an answer. [/quote]

Supporting her while trying to find a way to prove she lied isn’t really supporting her. He needs to learn how to actually be supportive. Maybe reading more about what victims go through, and stats about sexual abuse and assault would help him understand her experience more. [/quote]

Op here. This is a good idea. I don't think he's read as much on the subject as I have, and so isn't aware of how a seemingly good guy can do such a thing. [/quote]

By the nature of the male culture (in men above a certain age) he will never be as informed. Many men are quite informed about the minuscule likely hood of a false accusation because that is what they focus on when publicized. Factual stats don’t mean anything to them if there is a possibility of a woman befouling a man’s reputation. They actually think that’s some kind of epidemic. [/quote]

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