Virtuous Pedophiles
Virtuous Pedophiles is an Internet-based mutual support group for pedophiles who acknowledge having a sexual interest in children but try not act on their attraction.[1] Members support each other in trying to lead normal lives without committing child sexual abuse. The two founders of the group use the pseudonyms Ethan Edwards and Nick Devin. They do not reveal their true identity because they fear ostracism and hatred.[1]
Recognition
The group's efforts have been discussed by human sexuality experts, such as Jesse Bering[2].
In 2017, Alexander McBride of Vice News wrote: "many of these claims [of not offending] cannot be verified. Perhaps some are using VirPed as a cover-up; perhaps some, who were even more daring, saw my photo story as a way to prove they had nothing to hide. I cannot guarantee that this is not the case and I can understand why many would be suspicious."[3]
References
- ^ a b Clarke-Flory, Tracy (30 June 2012). "Meet pedophiles who mean well: The men behind VirtuousPedophiles.com are attracted to children but devoted to denying their desires". Salon.com.
- ^ Bussel, Rachel Kramer (18 October 2013). "Can Pedophiles Help Themselves? A Book's Provocative Take on Sexuality". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ^ McBride, Alexander (2017-05-03). "I Spent a Year Living with 'Non-Offending' Pedophiles". Vice News. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
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