Most Child Sex Abusers Are Not Pedophiles, Expert Says
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“"It is very important for the public to understand that most child molesters are not pedophiles, [Many people] have the impression, when you talk about someone being a pedophile, that they have a permanent and unalterable sexual interest in children and, therefore, they are going to be dangerous under any circumstances and under any form of management—and that’s not true,"”
-David Finkelhor , professor of sociology and the director of the Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire.
"While pedophiles are, specifically, primarily attracted to prepubescent children, the majority of child molesters need not be."
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""When asked about methods to help pedophiles cope with their desires, Finkelhor said that the subject of treatment is hindered by the “tremendous stigma” against the sexual attraction to children. “A lot of people who have those kinds of impulses don’t refer themselves for treatment, but some do,” he says. Finkelhor adds that stigma isn’t the only factor that can discourage treatment, saying that “[the US has] very strong reporting laws [that] require that any clinician who knows of someone who’s committed an offense is required to report that.”
^ those contributing social stigma towards paraphiles, specifically pedophiles, are what directly causes them not to seek help and treatment, even if, or especially if, they feel they have dangerous impulses
According to Finkelhor, one may be a pedophile with the absence of trauma; likewise, many of the people who do have such trauma don’t end up there, so “there has to be something else besides that.”
^ paraphilia isn't inherently caused by trauma
“I do think that there is a need for more understanding,” Finkelhor said. If, for instance, the group of pedophiles who do not act on their desire is large, then it may be a promising impication for the treatment of pedophilia. “But, as you might imagine,” Finkelhor said, “it’s relatively hard to get people to admit to that kind of interest.”
^ everybody show love to pedophiles NOW!! yes you heard me!!! decreasing social stigma will DIRECTLY lower the amount of child sexual abuse!!!!!
are you a pedophile or MAP who is closeted and afraid of coming out due to social backlash??? I LOVE YOU 🩷🧡💛💚🩵💜OKAY !!! this isn't just me saying this for the sake of the post, either. you are brave for living in this society with the amount of stigma you get!! never die, you are loved !!!