Sarah Christofferson
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Dr. Sarah Christofferson is an associate professor at the University of Canterbury and the principal investigator of the Stand Strong Walk Tall (SSWT) program in New Zealand, which focuses on reducing child sexual abuse by providing treatment to individuals attracted to children before they offend. Her research highlights the complex issues surrounding sexual attraction and aims to destigmatize help-seeking behaviors, emphasizing the importance of prevention as a public health concern.
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Principal SSWT investigator Dr Sarah Christofferson said while treatment for the attraction had traditionally focused on preventing reoffending, 80% of people convicted of the abuse did not have prior sex convictions.
Risk posed by adults attracted to children reduced after new NZ treatment programmeThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-10-04
New Zealand· 2025-10-04
