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| '''Child pornography''' refers to ] images of ]. The production of child pornography is widely regarded as a form of ]. As such the images are illegal in most countries. Some outlaw only production, while others also prohibit possession of child pornography. |
'''Child pornography''' refers to ] images of ]. The production of child pornography is widely regarded as a form of ]. As such the images are illegal in most countries. Some outlaw only production, while others also prohibit possession of child pornography. | ||
| ==Child pornography as child abuse== | |||
| Where child pornography involves depictions of children engaging in sexual conduct, the production of this material will in itself be sexual abuse in most countries. Although in some cases the methods used to capture may not involve coercion or manipulation,<ref>Schuijer, J., & Rossen, B. (1992). The Trade in Child Pornography. IPT journal, vol. 4, 1992.</ref> children are generally seen as below the age where they are able to ] to images of them being used for sexual purposes. | |||
| ==Child pornography and pedophilia== | ==Child pornography and pedophilia== | ||
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Child pornography refers to pornographic images of children. The production of child pornography is widely regarded as a form of child abuse. As such the images are illegal in most countries. Some outlaw only production, while others also prohibit possession of child pornography.
Child pornography and pedophilia
There is no clear link between child pornography consumption and sexual aggression towards children. Child pornography can also function as a substitute for real sexual interaction with children. Child pornography offenders are a low risk group for re-offending with only 4% relapse.
References
- Seto, M. C., Maric, A. & Barbaree, H. E. (2001). The role of pornography in the etiology of sexual aggression. Aggression and Violent Behavior 6 (2001) 35 ± 53.
- Riegel, D. L. (2004). Effects on boy-attracted pedosexual males of viewing boy erotica. Archives of sexual behaviour, Vol. 33, No. 4, August 2004, pp. 321-323.
- Seto, M., and Eke, A. (2005) The criminal histories and later offending of child pornography offenders, in Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 17, 201-210.