This is a bit of a bold statement. Yes, there is a negative stigma here and there for mental illnesses, but this is in no way comparable to the obvious stigma that would be put on someone who comes out as saying they want to have sex with children - and quite rightly. This stigma, is different as with the former, people might just not understand or might have a general concern of how they will act, with the latter they have a specific concern which is pretty fair to have.
Anyway, I DEFINITELY think a paedophile should be able to go to the doctor/therapist for help and not fear them telling the police. The fact they are trying to get help is a great thing. There may be a question where said individual is living with a child, but even so - you can't arrest someone if they haven't committed a crime (yet), giving them therapy and helping them get beyond their feelings is obviously in the public interest.
Plus, they can be observed to learn more about pedophilia and how it comes about and possibly how to prevent it in the future. No crazy experiments that involve mistreatment of course.
This is a bit of a bold statement. Yes, there is a negative stigma here and there for mental illnesses, but this is in no way comparable to the obvious stigma that would be put on someone who comes out as saying they want to have sex with children - and quite rightly. This stigma, is different as with the former, people might just not understand or might have a general concern of how they will act, with the latter they have a specific concern which is pretty fair to have.
Anyway, I DEFINITELY think a paedophile should be able to go to the doctor/therapist for help and not fear them telling the police. The fact they are trying to get help is a great thing. There may be a question where said individual is living with a child, but even so - you can't arrest someone if they haven't committed a crime (yet), giving them therapy and helping them get beyond their feelings is obviously in the public interest.
Plus, they can be observed to learn more about pedophilia and how it comes about and possibly how to prevent it in the future. No crazy experiments that involve mistreatment of course.