Objective: According to research participants, those who come out with their pedophilia are less likely to abuse children. Method: This study builds on qualitative research with 16 participants/members of a self-help group for people with pedophilic orientation. Results: Individuals who come out are better equipped mentally to cope with their pedophilia and coming out makes possible support from their social environment. Coming out is, however, extremely difficult, since it is associated with the label 'child abuser'. Conclusion: An understanding approach to people with pedophilia who do not want to abuse children may help prevent child sexual abuse by allowing for more access to resources, treatment, and education.

Department of Sociology Andragogy and Cultural Anthropology Faculty of Arts Palacký University Olomouc Olomouc Czech Republic

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