If you do, please bear in mind that those people have the possibility to look for help at De Waag. Psychologically speaking, the viewing of images of sexual abused children is considered as secret and lonely behaviour but according to the law it is illegal. For people attracted to Child Pornography, the material they have collected is never enough, they are constantly looking for new material and this grows for a lot of people into some sort of a addiction. Good resolutions not to download anymore are not sufficient. If the circumstances remain the same, such as for instance keeping the internet connection, it is very likely the illegal behaviour starts all over again. In these cases only drastic means are in order. Treatment is one of them. If you are concerned about the behaviour of someone you know, please point out to this person that there is help available at De Waag.

 

De Waag is a forensic outpatients clinic for people who have been or threaten to be in contact with the police and who wish to change their behaviour and avoid recurrence. Treatment can be individually or in a groups, with or without medication. If possible partners also can be involved in the treatment. Sessions can take up to 1.5 hour, usually once a week and as long as necessary.