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Challenging widespread assumptions that persons who are preferentially attracted to minors—often referred to as "pedophiles"—are necessarily also predators and sex offenders, this book takes readers into the lives of non-offending minor-attracted persons (MAPs). There is little research into non-offending MAPs, a group whose experiences offer valuable insights into the prevention of child abuse. Navigating guilt, shame, and fear, this universally maligned group demonstrates remarkable resilience and commitment to living without offending and to supporting and educating others. Using data from interview-based research, A Long, Dark Shadow offers a crucial account of the lived experiences of this hidden population.
Price: $95.00
Pages: 236
Publisher: University of California Press
Imprint: University of California Press
Publication Date:
22 June 2021
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
ISBN: 9780520306349
Format: Hardcover
"In A Long, Dark Shadow, Allyn Walker broaches this controversial topic to provide readers with a better understanding of this group, including misconceptions, identity formation, disclosure, coping strategies, resilience to sexual offending, experiences with help-seeking, and the need for the public to shift their attitudes toward MAPs if we hope to protect children."
Allyn Walker (they / them) is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University.
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction: Who Are Minor-Attracted People?
1. "Am I a Monster?": Forming an Identity as Minor-Attracted
2. "Leading a Double Life": Staying Closeted and Coming Out as a MAP
3. "Enduring a Ra instorm": MAPs' Strategies for Coping with Their Attractions
4. "It’s a Very Strong Boundary for Me"": Resilience to Sexual Offending among MAPs
5. "Their Intention Wasn’t to Help Me": Mental Health Problems and Ca re-Seeking Experiences
6. "You Are Not a Monster": Toward a Shift in Attitudes Concerning MAPs
Appendix A. Participant Characteristics
Appendix B. Research Methods for a Difficult Subject
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction: Who Are Minor-Attracted People?
1. "Am I a Monster?": Forming an Identity as Minor-Attracted
2. "Leading a Double Life": Staying Closeted and Coming Out as a MAP
3. "Enduring a Ra instorm": MAPs' Strategies for Coping with Their Attractions
4. "It’s a Very Strong Boundary for Me"": Resilience to Sexual Offending among MAPs
5. "Their Intention Wasn’t to Help Me": Mental Health Problems and Ca re-Seeking Experiences
6. "You Are Not a Monster": Toward a Shift in Attitudes Concerning MAPs
Appendix A. Participant Characteristics
Appendix B. Research Methods for a Difficult Subject
Notes
Bibliography
Index