A Long, Dark Shadow

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Minor-Attracted People and Their Pursuit of Dignity

By Allyn Walker

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A Long, Dark Shadow challenges the common belief that all persons attracted to minors are offenders. Author Allyn Walker explores the lives of non-offending minor-attracted persons (MAPs), a group often misunderstood and maligned. Through interview-based research, the book reveals their resilience, struggles with guilt and societal fear, and commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting public education.
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Suitable for professionals and students in criminology, social work, child protection, and legal studies, as well as readers interested in contemporary issues of sexuality and social attitudes.

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Challenging widespread assumptions that persons who are preferentially attracted to minors—often referred to as "paedophiles"—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.

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Reviews praise the book for offering valuable insights into the experiences and identity formation of non-offending MAPs. It is recognised as an important contribution to child protection discourse, highlighting the need to change public attitudes and support preventative efforts. The book is noted for its thoughtful analysis relevant to child protection advocates, criminologists, and policymakers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520306349

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 1 table

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 236

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About the Author

Allyn Walker (they / them) is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University.

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