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“It's very important to approach pedophiles and pedosexuals and offer them therapy. It's been my experience that you can reach your objective with what I would call kind-hearted, informed and enlightened patients - in the sense that they don't lose their desire, but that they no longer have…” quote by Volkmar Sigusch
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“It's very important to approach pedophiles and pedosexuals and offer them therapy. It's been my experience that you can reach your objective with what I would call kind-hearted, informed and enlightened patients - in the sense that they don't lose their desire, but that they no longer have physical contact with children. That would be the goal.”

Volkmar Sigusch

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Therapy can redirect harmful sexual urges away from children while preserving the individual's identity, reducing risk of abuse.

In simple terms: Therapy can help pedophiles avoid harming children.

Key Takeaway

Provide compassionate, informed treatment.

Themes

prevention therapy sexual health ethics

Mood

concerned hopeful serious

Type

advice ethical clinical

When to use this quote

  • clinical practice
  • legal policy
  • community safety
  • patient counseling

Key Concepts

behavior modification risk reduction patient-centered care

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure therapy effectiveness?
  • What safeguards protect children during treatment?
A Different Perspective

Therapy may not fully eliminate desire and requires strict monitoring.

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