Paedophiles in Society

Based on original research with self-identified paedophiles in the community, this book challenges assumptions and destroys the sacred cows of both radical and conservative thinking on paedophilia and sexuality. Offering a humane and inspiring vision, the book goes beyond previous thinking to develop an inclusive new approach.

'Absolutely stunning - nothing like it anywhere. Sarah's work contains both a wealth of information (unique in its reach and solidity) and a balanced sanity and subtlety of thinking. She provides a careful investigation of a range of issues that ordinarily never have a chance to settle, much less present a clear pattern, before they are scattered in gusts of self-righteous hysteria. Absolutely wonderful, powerhouse work.'

• James Kincaid, author of, Child-Loving: The Erotic Child and Victorian Literature and Erotic Innocence: The Culture of Child Molesting

'Sarah's work is important and confronts us all with the uncomfortable fact that people with a sexual interest in children do not fit many of the convenient stereotypes that we have all played a part in generating. The conclusion is that we cannot help children unless we acknowledge these truths.'

• Ethel Quayle, author of, Child Pornography: An Internet Crime

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  SARAH GOODE Honorary Research Fellow and Convenor at the Research and Policy Centre for the Study of Wellbeing in Communities at the University of Winchester, UK. Previously a paediatric occupational therapist, throughout her academic career she has focused on hidden and troubling aspects of relationships between individuals, families, communities and society.

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  Foreword by Deborah Donovan Rice Preface Acknowledgements Encountering Paedophiles in Society Encountering Paedophiles on the Internet Encountering Paedophiles in Popular Culture 'Early Sexual Growth and Activity': The Influence of Kinsey Studies on Adult Sexual Contact with Children Paedophiles and Adult Male Sexuality Epilogue: Living with Paedophiles in Society and Finding Hope