For Journalists

Online Resources for and about Minor Attraction

This page is for journalists and people writing articles for the media.

We have two main caveats for journalists:

Pedophile ≠ child molester. Do not conflate the two.
Most researchers in the area of minor attraction study people who have offended. If you choose to use quotes from researchers, please ensure the quotes refer to the people you’re writing about.

We strongly recommend reading this article by a psychology lecturer:

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Supporting MAPs and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Most MAPs just need a listening ear—somebody who will listen to what they are going through and not judge them for it.

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The Truth About Pedophilia, And What It's Like To Be A Pedophile

My name is Riley, and I am what is known as a "Virtuous Pedophile" I am currently 20 years old. I first realized that when I was 14

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The "P" Word (Why Journalists Need to Stop Conflating "Pedophile" With "Sex Offender")

As journalist you know that you would never think of using the "N" word in describing a African American in a story you are working on

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Apples Bananas and Walnuts

A response to the article in the New York Times article by Benedict Carey

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Dear Journalist

Did you know that pedophiles are people? Did you know that when you misuse the term “pedophile”, people get hurt in various ways?

Resources and Terminology