Abstract This paper reflects the results of the theoretical Project funded by Colciencias: “Psycho-legal points of view on incest in Caribbean region” is linked to the objective of this project, which is to identify risk factors related to the incest perpetrator and his family. With regards to the sex abuser’s profile, family and the child victim specifically, there were psychological consequences to the victim due to the sexual abuse. In most cases of children who have suffered sexual abuse during their childhood, the abuser is a family member or someone close to the family. Incest victims feel a disruption in their development in all areas of their lives: physical, emotional, cognitive and interpersonal. Resumen El presente articulo de reflexion muestra resultados del proyecto financiado por Colciencias: “Perspectiva psicojuridica del incesto en la region Caribe”, referente al objetivo de identificar factores de riesgo en el incesto, relacionados con el victimario y su familia. Mas especificamente, en lo relativo al perfil del abusador sexual, la familia y el nino victima, asi como en las consecuencias psicologicas del abuso sexual para la victima. En la mayoria de los ninos que han sufrido abuso sexual en la infancia, el abusador resulta ser un familiar directo o una persona proxima al grupo familiar. Las victimas de incesto ven perturbadas sus posibilidades de desarrollo en todas las areas de su vida: fisica, emocional, cognitiva e interpersonal.