1. It is the sexual
preference and deviant desire of a pedophile to have illicit relations
with a child.
2. This is a compulsive behavior; something this individual is driven to
do and is
therefore focused mainly on how to satisfy the daily
desire.
3. Pedophiles prey on young boys and girls
It is the sexual preference and deviant desire of a pedophile to have illicit relations with a child.
This is a compulsive behavior; something this individual is driven to do and is therefore focused mainly on how to satisfy the daily desire.
Pedophiles prey on young boys and girls up to the age of 16, their preference being pre-pubescent children 9 to 13 years old, however this does not exclude older or younger children. (Note: 13 year old white females are the #1 preyed upon victim.
They use every means possible to communicate with their potential victims and that now includes the global and anonymous internet.
Pedophiles lurk in real-time chat rooms for teens and pre-teens that are accessible from computers that have Internet capabilities and browser software.
Access to these forums, chat rooms and email are available at any library in the U.S. as well as schools and universities. Although initial contact is usually made at home, once a relationship is established contact can take place at any Interenet-capable computer.
SPECIAL NOTE: The sexual compulsion of a pedophile is so strong, the pedophile will go to almost any length including extravagant plans that involve time, travel, and expense to arrange and meet with a child.
So, why do they use the Internet to find their victims?
Anonymity is the key. The Internet provides the perfect camouflage. A seasoned pedophile can easily blend into a chat room with specific targets in mind. His knowledge of certain teenage subjects is as accurate as his practiced way of chatting the teen chat.