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Pedophilia, 2002.
An examination of the current state of research centered on the definition, incidence, causes, effects and treatment of pedophilia.
5,139 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 128.95
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This paper discusses the topic of pedophilia, the sexual attraction of an adult to an individual who has not reached sexual maturity. In particular, it assesses the hypothesis that pedophiles who were sexually abused as children are primarily attracted to children of approximately the same age as they were themselves when first sexually abused.
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Introduction
Definitions of Pedophilia
Incidence of Pedophilia
Causes of Pedophilia
Traits and Behaviors of Pedophiles
Treating Pedophilia
Summary and Conclusion
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"Any number of causal explanations for pedophilia have been advanced in the literature, and there is some level of disagreement among experts as to the exact roots of this problem. Bradford (2000), for example, points out that at this time, no one is certain of the cause of pedophilia and other paraphilias. Doermann (1999) suggests that psychologists generally theorize that the paraphilias represent a regression to or a fixation at an earlier level of psychosexual development resulting in a repetitive pattern of immature sexual behavior. It is theorized that an individual may repeat or revert to a sexual habit arising early in life, lending credence to the notion that a pedophile may target children roughly the same age as the pedophile when he or she was first abused."
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Pedophilia, 2002.
An insight into pedophilia and the current treatments available.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses pedophilia and current treatments for the disorder. Various cognitive, behavioral and medical/pharmacological treatments for pedophilia are examined and analyzed, and their success rates are evaluated.
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Pedophilia Control In California, 2008.
An analysis of the laws regarding pedophilia in the state of California and a review of the treatment options that are available.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper introduces the psychological condition of pedophilia and reviews the basic laws regarding this issue in California. The paper argues that the best way to protect society is for the psychological and medical community to find a way to prevent child molesters from re-offending once they are released from prison. It discusses examples of treatments and argues that chemical treatments should be used, because this has been shown to be the most successful, and thus is most likely to lower the rate of sex crimes against minors.
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"A more promising initiative was also started in 1996, when the California state legislature passed a bill to force paroled, repeat child molesters to undergo a weekly injection of a hormone to reduce sex drive - Depo-Provera. The injection is referred to as a kind of chemical castration. The bill also made it possible for this sentence to be carried out in first-time offenders. Critics say that this is cruel and unusual punishment, in that it stops men for example from becoming fathers, and it may have physical side-effects. On the other hand, proponents of the injection system note that in countries where this has been used, the recidivism rate has dropped to 15%. What this means is that 50% less men are assaulting children. It is argued that the fact that these proven offenders may not be able to have children, and may suffer some mild side-effects, pales into insignificance compared to the fact that so many children will be spared from sexual violation, which may caused them long term suffering. In effect, it means the proven-guilty must suffer, rather than the innocent. If this is what it takes, and if this is the only way to reduce pedophiliac acts, then it is argued that this is the way to go (Van Biema)."
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Pedophilia, 2002.
An examination of the theories of the sexual disorder of pedophlia.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 87.95
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Examines theories of the sexual disorder of pedophilia. Cites the integrated theory of Pedophilia as the most accurate, and best supported by existing literature on the topic. Gives explanations of causes of the deviant behavior. DSM-IV classification & criteria. Discusses several models including psychoanalytic theories & laearning theories. Explains the Integrated (Multimodal) theory of pedophilia with its emphasis on childhood experiences, sociocultural environmental & biological variables, situational effects. How behavior is determined. Methods of treatment.
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"Defense of the Integrated Theory of Pedophilia
Introduction
According to the American Psychiatric Association (1994), the paraphilias consist of sexual disorders in which a person has persistent and strong sexual urges and fantasies involving either non-human objects (e.g., fetishism and transvetic fetishism), or real and/or simulated suffering (e.g., sadism and masochism), or non-consenting others (e.g., exhibitionism, voyeurism and pedophilia). Of the paraphilias, the most destructive and damaging to both individuals and society is pedophilia (Morrison, Erroga & Beckett, 1995).
Conceptually, pedophilia is defined as the act or fantasy of engaging in sexual activity with prepubertal children as the preferred to exclusive method of achieving sexual excitement (Quinsey..."
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Pedophilia, 2002.
Examines research on the topic of sexual attraction and abuse by adults of children.
5,625 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 23 sources, $ 135.95
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Examines research on the topic of sexual attraction and abuse by adults of children. Definitions and characteristics of pedophilia and child molesters. Extent of pedophilia and problem of non-reported incidences. Various causal explanations. Psychological causes. Traits and behaviors of pedophiles. Difficulty of treatment. Need to develop prevention and intervention strategies.
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"Review of Literature
Introduction
The purpose of this review of literature is to examine the current state of research centered on the definition, incidence, causes, effects, and treatment of pedophilia. Sections of the review will be focused on each of these inter-related concerns. The research hypothesis under examination herein is stated as follows: Pedophiles who were sexually abused as children are primarily attracted to children of approximately the same age as they were themselves when first sexually abused.
Definitions of Pedophilia
For the purposes of this study, pedophilia is generally understood as the sexual attraction of an adult to an individual who has not reached sexual maturity. However, the literature reveals that this ..."
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Pedophilia, 2003.
Examines sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 79.95
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Discusses issues and impact of the scandal, prosecutors pursuing cases of alleged sexual abuse, most involving male victims, and the far-reaching, disastrous implications for the contemporary American Catholic Church.
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"In May 2002, the Catholic magazine America (177 priests resigned..., 2002) reported that a total of 177 Roman Catholic priests had either resigned or been removed from their posts across the country since the scandals ..."
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Pedophiles, 2005.
An overview of pedophilia, its perpetrators and how the Internet has affected the activities of pedophiles.
1,397 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper expands upon the definition of a pedophile, examines ways in which online child porn has expanded the activities of the pedophiles and promoted crimes against children, describes the U.S. law against pedophilia and child porn, and looks at the recidivism rates of pedophiles.
Who are the Pedophiles?
How the Internet has Expanded the Activities of the Pedophile
Escalation in Crimes Against Children
Laws Against Child Porn
Recidivism Rates of Pedophiles
Conclusion
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"Before the mass advent of the Internet, most child predators stalked their victims in public places such as schoolyards, playgrounds, and shopping malls. Attempting to make contact with children in person exposed the pedophiles to enhanced risk of getting caught; hence their activity was limited in scope. With the advent of the Internet, most predators target children for criminal acts in cyberspace. Young children and teenagers are considered relatively "soft" targets by the pedophiles since they are "often trusting, naive, curious, adventuresome, and eager for attention and affection" and the anonymity of the Internet eliminates many of the risks that predators previously faced while attempting to make contact with children in person. ("Internet Crimes..." Section on "Children as Targets...") Research has shown that about 25% of the children who use the Internet regularly are at some stage approached by strangers for unwanted sexual advances. (Ibid.)"
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Pedophiles on the Internet, 2006.
An examination of the troubling crime of pedophilia and the role the Internet plays in this crime.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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With the growth of the Internet society has been capable of experiencing greater communication and knowledge retrieval than ever before in the history of civilization. However, as communication processes have become more advanced so has the ability of pedophiles to gain access to children. While millions of children have access to the Internet on a daily basis not all of these children are aware of the cyber dangers that exist. This paper explains how the Internet has made it easier for pedophiles to gain access to children and the dangers the Internet pose to children as a result of this easy access.
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"Furthermore, the younger the child is and the less experience that the child has with online communications, the more vulnerable the individual is to predators on the Internet. Pedophiles approach children on the web through unsolicited e-mails, in chat rooms, through invitations to Internet locations, and by allowing them access to private pornographic sites. Although law enforcement officials have been attempting to bring this issue under control for over ten years, it is apparent that instances of..."
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Celibacy and Sexual Deviation, 2002.
This paper challenges the proposal that there exists a relationship between celibacy and sexual misconduct.
2,210 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This research paper explores the claim that celibacy within the clergy results in sexual deviation. The paper begins with an elucidation of the problem within the Catholic Church and an explanation for the propagation of celibacy in Catholic theory. It then goes on to list the three main myths associated with celibacy; namely, that Catholic priests are more likely to become pedophiles than any other group of men, that the celibate state of the priesthood leads to pedophilia and that married clergy would make pedophilia and other forms of sexual misconduct cease to exist. The paper then proceeds to explore both sides of the argument of whether a relationship between celibacy and sexual deviance exists, and in doing so, the writer brings in the opinions of various experts. The paper continues by looking at the treatment of sexual deviance by the Catholic Church and concludes by deducing that there is no connection between celibacy and sexual deviance.
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"In today?s society, the Catholic Church is confronted with two important issues regarding sexuality. The first is the scandal of sexual abuse of children by priests, which is a highly publicized issue that it damaging the reputation of the Catholic Church in the United States. The second is the question of whether priest should take a vow of celibacy and remain unmarried."
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Incest, 2005.
This paper discusses the common practices and prohibitions of incest.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that incest, which is one of the most taboo topics in today's society and has close ties to child abuse, involves sexual relationships between people who are genetically related to one another. The author points out that, in the Middle East, clitoridectomy, the removal of a woman's clitoris, is often performed on a girl by her own mother in response to the rampant pedophilia of the men and thus is a form of incest prevention. The paper relates that incest is often associated with in-breeding and increased rates of birth defects, but some cultures, such as the Pharaohs of Egypt, the royal family of Hawaii and the Hapsburg dynasty of Austria, encouraged inter-family marriage to strengthen their bloodlines and maintain their purity.
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"It has been proposed that the prohibitions against incest developed as a means to prevent the gene pool from deteriorating. This theory is much disputed, with the arguments against it being backed by the nature of the various prohibitions, which, as stated earlier, often allow sexual relations between genetically related individuals. However, this argument against incest has begun to lose its efficacy through the development of effective contraception. Other reasons for the taboo against incest are based around the nature of the family. Preservation of the family unit and promotion of family wealth/power become the focus around which anti-incest prohibitions are developed."
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Sexual Abusers and their Victims, 2007.
This paper discusses sexual abusers and their victims, looking at different cases.
3,158 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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In this article, the writer discusses different occurrences of the sexual abuse of children. Looking at different cases and interviews on film, the writer analyzes the behavior of various abusers. The writer maintains that according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which classifies and describes mental disorders, pedophilia is a behavior that is associated with loners and low self-esteem. The writer concludes that these people are not from some other planet, but that society has produced them. The writer argues that now society must learn to deal with such abusers in a way that truly protects the children.
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"In the film 'Monsters Among Us', two incarcerated sex offenders are interviewed and they talk about their own childhoods and their difficult-to-control sexual impulses. Westley Dodd and Joel, for example, developed pedophile disorders early during the teenage years. Joel described being beaten by his stepfather on a regular basis. Physically abused boys often grow up to be aggressive, particularly toward women. Hurting women is a way to control them. Boys who are physically and sexually abused may grow up to be sadistic pedophiles like Joel. Joel's appointed psychologist said he is likely to commit predatory sex offences in the future. Imprisonment is not going to solve his problem. Those sex offenders who get out of jail say that the urge to rape is still with them and still difficult to control."
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Pedophilic Behavior in Males Age 12-18 Years, 2008.
The article discusses pedophilic behavior in males and presents an analysis of the causes and effects.
2,100 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This article describes and analyzes pedophilic behavior in males aged 12 -18 years old. More specifically, the paper attempts to determine the significance of pedophilic behavior exhibited in adolescent boys (ages 12-18 years) in the diagnosis of pedophilia later on in life by understanding the different neurobiological and psychosocial contributors to the development of the disease in the context of both theory and empirical evidence.
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"In recent years, however, advances in the understanding of the neurobiological basis for pedophilia have shed some light on the development of pedophilia. Pedophiles may often possess a comorbid mental or physical condition that may be contributory to his pedophilic behavior (Levine, 2000). A plausible contributor to the manifestation of pedophilic behavior is the presence of a developmental disorder or an organic brain pathology that particularly affects higher cortical functioning. Examples of these conditions include mental retardation, substance abuse, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, impulse- control disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (Levine, 2000)"
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Heterosexual Deviance, 2004.
An overview of deviant behavior with a specific emphasis on heterosexual deviant behavior.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses heterosexual deviance as a category of social behavior. The paper defines the term "deviance" as a behavior that meets with social disapproval or punishment by society as they violate a social or moral code of conduct and discusses stalking and pedophilia as examples of heterosexual deviant behavior.
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"Thio notes that the term deviance refers to a broad and changing category of social behavior. He defines it as any behavior that meets with social disapproval or punishment by members of a society and or of a smaller social group. Deviant behaviors are those behaviors that society considers to be bad, evil, sinful criminal, insane or even rude. According to Thio, deviance is likely to produce some social efforts to punish and or control the deviant individual."
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Internet Child-Luring and Sexual Abuse, 2004.
An overview of the use of the Internet by pedophiles and how the Internet must be monitored to prevent them from luring children.
3,537 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper discusses how criminals today are using modern technology to prey on innocent victims and how computers and the Internet have made the predator?s job easier. It looks at how, in the past, child predators found their victims in public places where children tend to gather, such as schoolyards, playgrounds, and shopping malls, and how, today, they have a new place in cyberspace to target children for criminal acts. It looks at how the Internet must be monitored and investigated to prevent crimes against children. It discusses the topic of Internet child-luring and sexual crimes in an effort to determine how the Internet can be used as an investigative tool to prevent these types of crimes.
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Introduction
About Internet Child Luring
How the Internet Enables Pedophilia and Internet Child Luring
Protecting Children from Internet Crime
Agencies that Combat Internet Child Luring and Sexual Crimes
Using the Internet as an Investigative Tool to Stop Cybercrime Against Children
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Innovative Internet technology gives pedophiles the opportunity to exchange information about children in an organized environment (Faulkner, 1997). By using the Internet, they can meet in chat rooms and educate one another on how to commit this crime. Over the Internet, pedophiles exchange plans and ideas about how to meet, attract, and exploit children, -- and how to lure the parents of these children into a false sense of security about their presence within the family structure. Many Internet sites host online "How To" seminar in pedophilia activities, whether the site managers know it or not."
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Catholic Priests, 2003.
Discusses anti-Catholic stereotypes.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 23.95
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Discusses celibate priests as hypocritical and as sexual predators involved in homosexual pedophilia. Cites the Sacrament of Confession as the Church's remedy for priestly imperfection and considers incorrect notions of the concept of Confession.
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"In a cultural environment where multiple perverse sex crimes against children have been laid at the feet of Catholic priests, it should hardly be surprising that anti-Catholic stereotypes have new currency and credibility. One such stereo-type is that the..."
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