Dr. Ken Wilcox is currently working with Director Kim from South Korea and Rock Productions on a documentary about child rape in Cambodia and the psychological impact on the child as well on the the society of Cambodia in general.
The documentary will examine many aspects of motivations behind Child Rape, how the family system copes with it and even normalizes it in many ways, and to explore social and cultural issues surrounding this phenomena. In this process it will look at previous trauma in this country and how the Khmer Rouge regime led to an increased level of violence within and accepted in this society, as well as the concept of identification with the aggressor and how this perpetuates this violent history in this current generation.
Child rape is way too common in Cambodia, as are all violent crimes. I continue to work hard to bring the psychological consequences and limited treatment and resources to light in this country. The family system has reinforced a lack of education, communication, and sharing of information, caught within a traditional society the is crashing with a modern day one. Psychology is new in Cambodia and most victims do not talk to family, friends, a mental health worker, or even a medical doctor after being victimized.
The psychological impact is devastating. With any hope, this work will help to expose these things to the world and the community, helping some of these children and adults who have suffered.
The documentary will examine many aspects of motivations behind Child Rape, how the family system copes with it and even normalizes it in many ways, and to explore social and cultural issues surrounding this phenomena. In this process it will look at previous trauma in this country and how the Khmer Rouge regime led to an increased level of violence within and accepted in this society, as well as the concept of identification with the aggressor and how this perpetuates this violent history in this current generation.
Child rape is way too common in Cambodia, as are all violent crimes. I continue to work hard to bring the psychological consequences and limited treatment and resources to light in this country. The family system has reinforced a lack of education, communication, and sharing of information, caught within a traditional society the is crashing with a modern day one. Psychology is new in Cambodia and most victims do not talk to family, friends, a mental health worker, or even a medical doctor after being victimized.
The psychological impact is devastating. With any hope, this work will help to expose these things to the world and the community, helping some of these children and adults who have suffered.