une etude empirique ici http://parentingmethods.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_profile_of_a_pedophile
According to the U.S. Department of Justice,
the characteristics and behavioral indicators of a pedophile, also
referred to as a serial child sex abuser include the following :
- Usually an adult male but some women also sexually abuse children
- Often a child molestation victim themselves
- Seeks out children of the age group they were when victimized
- Usually married and hard-working
- Employed within a wide range of occupations
- Usually well-liked and respected community members
- Often well-educated and regular church-goers
- Relates better with children than adults
- Some prefer boys, some prefer girls
- Usually prefers a specific age group of children
- Takes and collects photographs of victims while dressed, nude or in sexual poses
- Collects child-adult pornography
- Seeks to lower inhibitions of potential victims
- Regularly attends children’s events in the community
- Volunteers in youth organizations
- Coaches children’s sports
- Chaperones camping or overnight trips
- Frequents video arcades, playgrounds or shopping malls
- Offers babysitting services
- Seeks jobs where children are easily accessible
- Befriends parents, especially single mothers, to gain access to children
- Participates in internet gaming with children
- Joins social networking websites such as MySpace, Facebook, and other social media
- Become foster parents
- Seeks job opportunities where children are easily-accessible