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From "CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (CSA)
REPORT ON A CONSULTATION" - attended by WHO in Copenhagen, 11-12 December 1985

"Some sex offences against children are committed by pedophiles, that is, persons who are sexually attracted to children rather than adults. Most child molesters, however, are not particularly attracted to children, but merely seeking sexual stimulation through encounters with children to compensate for a preferred, but unobtainable or inadequate (sexual) relationship with adults. Pedophilia, i.e. the sexual attraction to children (which may or may not result in CSA), should therefore not be used synonymously with CSA".

"...Furthermore, if the child tells about the event to an adult who reacts in a reassuring and undramatizing manner, any immediate shock will be diminished, and even relatively serious encounters will have no lasting effects in the normal child. [...] Also reactions by the police and by the child's surroundings after the event have been known to cause considerably more distress than the event itself".

"...Children who are victims of forcible sex crimes may suffer psychological shock effects in the form of anxiety, depression, nightmares and insomnia for some time after the event and many need short-term psychotherapy. Most normal children who have received adequate support from the surroundings will, however, have these symptoms only for a shorter period, and lasting ill effects will be moderate or non-existing".

"...Furthermore, it is important that reporting a case of CSA to the authorities should not automatically release routine criminal investigation, arrest, court proceedings etc., even if the police are informed. Such action should be implemented only after careful consideration of the individual case with special regard to the consequences of any action for the child. As a rule, arrest and court proceedings against the offender should be considered only in more serious cases (e.g. when force has been used or the child has been abducted) or if deemed necessary in order to prevent continued or repeated abuse".

Two different worlds

Sexual abuse of children

Pedophilia with erotic-sexual contact (if any)
1. Violence, threat of violence, deception, blackmail (emotional), assault and rape. 1. Spontanity and friendship, enjoyed together.
2. The child feels that it is impossible to withdraw form the sexual activity. The child wants it to stop, but the adult obstruct this. Abuse of power and other intimidation makes abuse over a long period possible. 2. The child can withdraw at any moment according to its desire. The adult respects the child's wish and does not blame the child for its decision.
3. The lust of the adult is the only criterion. The erotic needs of the child are ignored. The child is a passive partner and a sexobject. 3. Interplay in personal and (perhaps) sexual level. The sexual activity, if any, is geared to the child's psycho-sexual level. The adult joins the child in its sexuality.
4. Secrecy is enforced. The feelings of shame of the child are exploited. If the sexual activity comes out, the child is made to feel guiltyy, even though in fact being unwilling the sexual activity. 4. Trying to be as open as is possible in morality and environment. Well-being is verbally and non-verbally expressed to each other during the relationship.
5. Oppressive atmosphere, no feelings of safety and intimacy. 5. One aims at an atmosphere which is as safe as possible.
6. The relationship is not equivalent. In the respect of upbringing or education, there is repression, authority or manipulation. 6. The aim is to create an equal partnership. In the case of a continued relation it develops to friendship.
7. The adult is not interested in the child as a person, at the most as an occasional sex object. 7. The adult expresses interest in the child's world. There is common ground, even if the contact is only a single event.
8. There is little common ground. The child is consciously isolated from others, also from peers. The adult lays a claim to the child. 8. There is a space for a youth culture and contact with others. Interests are shared.
9. No open communication; all emotional expression is subpressed. 9. The aim is more space to express emotions. Power is balanced. Child and adult share the power.
10. In institutions love and attention are sparse; in these cases there is a greater chance that the children will become fixated on sexuality by the adults. 10. The adult has a real interest in the sexual feelings of the child. He wishes to join at the child's level. The relationship is a valuable supplement to the child's life.
11. The child has feelings of fear and aversion. One can see the child is asking for help. 11. Happy feelings are prevalent. Sometimes, however, the child feels unease because of the generally accepted morals. Yet the child tries to express positive feelings to the environment.

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