paedophile
Targets minors sexually
An adult who is sexually attracted to children.
The attraction itself is paedophilia; acting on it constitutes child sexual abuse.
British spelling of pedophile.
The word appears in clinical, legal, and journalistic contexts: The investigation revealed he was a paedophile who had offended for decades.
- sex offenderOne convicted of sexual crimes
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- abuserOne who mistreats others
- perpetratorOne who commits wrongdoing
offender · groomer · criminal · convict · rapist · deviant · exploiter · assailant
Self-care for appearance
- CSAMSexual abuse imagery of minors
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- dark webEncrypted, unindexed online networks
- chatroomOnline discussion venue
social media · encryption · detection · sting operation · IP tracking · catfishing · solicitation · predatory behavior
Preventing harm or loss
- child protectionMeasures ensuring youth safety
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
- mandatory reportingLegal duty to notify authorities
warning signs · prevention · awareness · education · supervision · policy · screening · disclosure
Absence of organization
- paraphiliaAtypical sexual interest disorder
- devianceDeparture from accepted standards
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
attraction · fixation · psychiatry · diagnosis · DSM · treatment · therapy · cognitive distortion
Pursuing legal charges
- convictionFirmly held belief
- sentenceComplete thought, grammatically
- registryOfficial record of entries
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
trial · evidence · charges · incarceration · probation · parole · court · victim testimony
child molester
- sex offenderOne convicted of sexual crimes
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- abuserOne who mistreats others
perpetrator · offender · groomer · criminal · convict · rapist · deviant · exploiter · assailant · felon
grooming
Self-care for appearance
- CSAMSexual abuse imagery of minors
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- dark webEncrypted, unindexed online networks
chatroom · social media · encryption · detection · sting operation · IP tracking · catfishing · solicitation · predatory behavior · digital forensics
safeguarding
Preventing harm or loss
- child protectionMeasures ensuring youth safety
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
mandatory reporting · warning signs · prevention · awareness · education · supervision · policy · screening · disclosure · duty of care
disorder
Absence of organization
- paraphiliaAtypical sexual interest disorder
- devianceDeparture from accepted standards
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
compulsion · attraction · fixation · psychiatry · diagnosis · DSM · treatment · therapy · cognitive distortion · assessment
prosecution
Pursuing legal charges
- convictionFirmly held belief
- sentenceComplete thought, grammatically
- registryOfficial record of entries
indictment · trial · evidence · charges · incarceration · probation · parole · court · victim testimony · mandatory reporting