Germany is
promoting a social campaign for persuading pedophiles - including those
who have abused children - to undergo confidential therapy. The program
aims to help pedophiles, many of whom struggle to avoid becoming
criminals, and above all to protect children.
The radical treatment for pedophiles, called Project Dunkelfeld
(“Darkfield”), has grown in Germany, with 11 centers now open across the
country. More than 400 pedophiles who have never abused children have
attended this program (the term “pedophile” refers only to the sexual
attraction to minors, rather than the act of abuse.) The program aims
to prevent sexual abuse of youngsters, as it catches pedophiles
before they commit the crime.