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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding The Phenomenon Of Adults Who Are Sexually Attracted To Children, Heather Horn
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding The Phenomenon Of Adults Who Are Sexually Attracted To Children, Heather Horn
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Title: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding the Phenomenon of Adults Who Are Sexually Attracted to Children
Purpose: The goal of this research is to understand the phenomenon of adult sexual attraction to children through a prevention lens, from perspectives of those who are sexually attracted to children. Gaining direct experiences from those who live with this problem every day may provide insight into perceptions, beliefs, risks and prevention strategies for this population.
Methods: This study utilizes a mixed methods approach in three phases. With permission from the founders of the website called Virtuous Pedophiles, the members of this peer support …