# What resources are available to help a pedophile avoid becoming a child molester? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 20, 2015, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-resources-are-available-to-help-a-pedophile-avoid-becoming-a-child-molester/728312 "2015-08-20T02:25:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
**Author:** ![Flyer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/flyer/32/7298_2.png) [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-resources-are-available-to-help-a-pedophile-avoid-becoming-a-child-molester/728312/5 "2015-08-20T05:53:12Z")
Going to a therapist for help is actually quite dangerous in many jurisdictions. Oregon– > [@](#): > > You must report any “reasonable suspicion” of child abuse, according to Oregon law. [http://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/ch-abuse.aspx](http://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/ch-abuse.aspx) > [@](#): > > Three of these exceptions to confidentiality concern harm to self or others: > Where there is a reasonable suspicion of child abuse or elder adult physical abuse. > **[Confidentiality in Clinical Psychology](https://www.guidetopsychology.com/confid.htm)** > > Confidentiality in psychological treatment. This link summarizes the reporting requirements for all states. Note that several states require therapists to report SUSPECTED cases of abuse. > **[Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting in California (7CE)](https://www.getceusnow.com/products/California-Child-Abuse-Assessment-and-Reporting-7CEU.aspx)** > > Child Abuse Assessment continuing education course. CEUs for Social Work, MFT and Counselor Licensure and Pre-licensure. No Books Needed. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-resources-are-available-to-help-a-pedophile-avoid-becoming-a-child-molester/728312)._