501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting communication between minor-attracted people and mental health professionals since 2003.
Westminster, MD
Joined August 2019
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No person should be denied their dignity and humanity because of feelings of attraction that they did not choose, and every person deserves safe access to compassionate mental healthcare.
Learn about our organization and what we stand for here.
b4uact.org/know-the-facts/fa…
New Ongoing Study:
Researchers from Alliant International University are seeking participants for a study on attitudes and preferences towards mental health treatment among minor-attracted persons.
To participate or learn more, click here:
b4uact.org/alliant-internati…
The Autumn 2024 Issue of B4QR is available now, featuring reviews of articles from April through August. Read for free on our site:
b4uact.org/b4qr_autumn_2024_…
The Spring 2024 Issue of B4QR is available now, featuring reviews of articles from August through April. Read for free on our site:
b4uact.org/b4qr_spring_2024_…
New Ongoing Study:
Prevent and Protect through Support (2PS), an EU funded project aimed at preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation, is seeking participants for a study on developing messaging of a new online support platform for MAPs.
Read more:
b4uact.org/2ps-study-may-202…
For the first time since 2012, submissions have re-opened for our “Stories of Hope'' section on b4uact.org. Minor-attracted people are encouraged to share their story and provide hope to others.
Read more:
b4uact.org/call-for-stories-…
In a new article in Psychotherapy Networker magazine, author Chris Lyford writes about B4U-ACT and discusses mental health professionals who work with people attracted to children. Alexandra Roth and Russell Dick provided interviews for the piece.
psychotherapynetworker.org/a…
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Last call for participants for this study on sexual and romantic attraction in people attracted to children. If you are eligible and have not yet participated, please consider doing so!
New Ongoing Study!
B4U-ACT is supporting new research from Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, investigating sexual and romantic attraction in people who are attracted to children.
To learn more, or to participate, see here:
b4uact.org/sexual-and-romant…
Participation closes soon for three surveys from Nottingham Trent University. The surveys are open to MAPs, family/friends/partners of MAPs, and MAPs who are parents, respectively.
If you haven't yet and are eligible, please consider participating!
b4uact.org/final-call-for-pa…
Last call for participants for this study on sexual and romantic attraction in people attracted to children. If you are eligible and have not yet participated, please consider doing so!
New Ongoing Study!
B4U-ACT is supporting new research from Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, investigating sexual and romantic attraction in people who are attracted to children.
To learn more, or to participate, see here:
b4uact.org/sexual-and-romant…
Are you a researcher or professional who has been pressured against or penalized for speaking up for minor-attracted people in the course of your work?
B4U-ACT aims to combat this, and we want to hear your story (anonymously if preferred).
Learn more:
b4uact.org/injustice-profs/
If you're a minor-attracted person who has experienced violations of your human or civil rights violations in the mental health system, B4U-ACT wants to hear your story.
Learn more or share your experience at the link below:
b4uact.org/injustice-maps/
Minor-attracted people are still needed for this survey. If you meet the eligibility requirements, please consider participating!
New Ongoing Study!
B4U-ACT is supporting new research from Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, investigating sexual and romantic attraction in people who are attracted to children.
To learn more, or to participate, see here:
b4uact.org/sexual-and-romant…
New Ongoing Research:
Minor-attracted people are encouraged to participate in a new study from the University of Ottawa on changes in sexual attraction over time. The longitudinal study includes three 15-minute surveys over the upcoming year.
Learn more:
b4uact.org/attractions-over-…
New Ongoing Study!
B4U-ACT is supporting new research from Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, investigating sexual and romantic attraction in people who are attracted to children.
To learn more, or to participate, see here:
b4uact.org/sexual-and-romant…
Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for all of the researchers, mental health professionals, and MAPs who contribute to our Quarterly Review Journal, as well as our other projects to improve the mental health, well-being, and public understanding of minor-attracted people.
The Autumn 2023 Issue of B4QR is available now, featuring reviews of articles from June through July. Read for free on our site:
b4uact.org/b4qr_autumn_2023_…
More Spanish-speaking MAPs are still needed for participation in this research. Please read more and consider participating if eligible!
Spanish Speaking MAPs/MAPs que habla español:
If you are 18+, male, speak Spanish, and have ever disclosed about attraction to children to someone, consider participating in this study from Instituto Humanista de Psicoterapia Gestalt (IHPG) in Mexico.
b4uact.org/self-disclosure-s…
Participation will close for this study on September 19. If you are a minor-attracted person and are interested in participating, please consider doing so today!
New Ongoing Study!
B4U-ACT is supporting new research by Étienne Garant at the Université de Montréal, exploring the challenges minor-attracted people face in their daily lives, and how they navigate them.
To learn more, or to participate, see here:
b4uact.org/coping-strategies…
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The Spring 2023 Issue of B4QR is available now, featuring reviews of articles from November through June. Read for free on our site:
b4uact.org/b4qr_summer_2023_…
New Ongoing Research:
A new study from Technical University Chemnitz in Germany aims to understand reasons minor-attracted people may discontinue therapy. People 18+ who are attracted to children and have stopped therapy are invited to participate.
b4uact.org/discontinuing-the…
New Ongoing Research:
A new study from Nottingham Trent University aims to understand how minor-attracted people view sexual satisfaction and fulfillment. People 18+ who are attracted to children are invited to participate.
Learn More:
b4uact.org/sexual-fulfillmen…