Access to mental health services should not be denied due to one’s attraction to minors or one’s beliefs about those attractions.
As a collaborative effort of therapists, researchers, and minor-attracted people, B4U-ACT’s mission is to promote a science-informed understanding about people in our communities with an attraction to children or adolescents, and to support them living in truth and dignity.
Recent Posts
- MAPs Wanted for Study on Legal Sexual Outlets
Participants are needed for a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn and University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. The study aims to gain an overview of lawful means of sexual satisfaction among people who are attracted to children, whether specific personality traits influence these decisions, and the impact of changes tightening sexual criminal laws regarding such outlets. - Participants Wanted for Study on Anonymization in Healthcare
Participants are needed for a new research project being conducted by Project VERANDA in Germany, a initiative aiming to develop new software for video, audio and text chat anonymization, for use in remote psychotherapy. The survey aims to understand the barriers different people face when accessing therapy, especially with regard to anonymity, and how these barriers can be overcome. - MAPs Wanted for Study on Sexual Satisfaction and Wellbeing
B4U-ACT is supporting a new study from researchers at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. The research project aims to investigate perceptions of sexual satisfaction in individuals who are sexually attracted to children.
Events
Dialog On Therapy
The “Dialog on Therapy” is a monthly discussion about meeting the mental health needs of MAPs, open to mental health professionals, MAPs, researchers, and others with a stake in this topic. Click to learn more or join the dialog.
Research Colloquium Series
The Research Colloquium Series is a monthly online event open to members of our Researcher Email Group. This event series gives researchers an opportunity to present and follow ongoing research. Learn more and apply to join here.
Who are minor-attracted people and why might they need support?
Many minor-attracted people would like to receive mental health services but are afraid to seek them due to stigma and lack of trust. B4U-ACT aims to improve access to compassionate mental health care that addresses clients’ own stated needs, and combat misconceptions among professionals and the general public that perpetuate secrecy, stigma, and fear.
What We Do
Workshops/Symposiums
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” description=”View upcoming events, including our ongoing Dialog on Therapy and Research Colloquium event series.” link=”/events/” type=”” shade=”” effect=”” box=”” outline=””]Therapist Referrals
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” description=”Learn more about our peer support forum and join a compassionate, supportive community.” link=”/attracted-to-minors/peer-support/” type=”” shade=”” effect=”” box=”” outline=””]Research Consultation
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