(London Independent) Pedophilia is a "sexual orientation" like being straight or gay, according to a criminal psychologist.
The idea that sexual attraction to children is an "orientation" is highly controversial as it suggests that offenders cannot change.
But, writing on the Reddit networking website, the psychologist said it was possible to treat child sex abusers on "the understanding that the attraction may always remain".
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The psychologist set up the "ask me anything" thread on Reddit. Their identity was not revealed but was verified by the website.
