Sexual abuse is about power and control.  All forms of violence worsen.  Violence is always based on lies.  There is no truth in it whatsoever.  Violence against another human being always begins with verbal abuse like name calling, ridicule, put downs.  The victims is dehumanized and objectified. Violence thrives and grows in silence.  When the perpetrator is rewarded for inappropriate behavior, the more they continue abusing others.  Abusers never choose respect.  They choose victims.  And candidates.