The Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Him

The Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Him: A Police Lieutenant’s Fight to Protect Kids. When retired Police Lieutenant Clint Thompson looks back on his career, two stories of child abuse stand out more than any others. They are cases that not only shaped his professional journey but also left a permanent imprint on his personal life. “These kids didn’t just survive abuse, they carried those scars forever,” Thompson says. “And I carried their stories with me.”