ABSTRACT
In my previous description of the perpetrator persona (Chapter 14), recall that narcissism is what the offender acts on. Most batterers and sex offenders relate to sarcasm and confrontation. When you attempt to be empathetic, they take advantage of you. They used psychological force and, in some cases, physical force, to get their victims into vulnerable situations. They thrive on taking advantage of the empathy and respect that victims and others show them. But the best, most genuine respectful behavior I know of is meeting the offender face on, interacting with them on their level. They understand control, sarcasm, and confrontation.
