As a collaborative effort of therapists, researchers, and minor-attracted people, B4U-ACT’s mission is to promote a science-informed understanding about people in our communities with an attraction to children or adolescents, and to support them living in truth and dignity.
Recent Posts
- Save The Date – 2026 Professional Conference
B4U-ACT is pleased to announce our 2026 conference, Toward a Shared Goal: Uniting Researchers, Providers, and Community to Promote a Better Understanding of MAPs. This year’s event will bring together researchers, mental health professionals, and community members who are committed to advancing ethical, research-informed approaches to supporting minor-attracted people (MAPs). - B4QR Volume 5, Issue 4 Out Now
Volume 5, Issue 4 of the B4U-ACT Quarterly Review has just been released and is available here. This issue concludes the fifth volume of B4QR, and includes short critical summaries of five studies published between late 2024 and 2025. The featured scholar in the “Meet The New Generation” section of this issue is Laura Sibret, a PhD Student in Criminology at the University of Portsmouth. The full text is available to read for free on our site. - Call for Proposals: 2026 B4U-ACT ConferenceB4U-ACT invites proposals for contributed sessions and posters for our 2026 conference, Toward a Shared Goal: Uniting Researchers, Providers, and Community to Promote a Better Understanding of MAPs. This event brings together professionals and community members to advance ethical, research-informed approaches to supporting minor-attracted people (MAPs). The conference will be held Friday-Sunday, June 12–14, 2026.
Events
The “Dialog on Therapy” is a monthly discussion about meeting the mental health needs of MAPs, open to mental health professionals, MAPs, researchers, and others with a stake in this topic. Click to learn more or join the dialog.
The Research Colloquium Series is a monthly online event open to members of our Researcher Email Group. This event series gives researchers an opportunity to present and follow ongoing research. Learn more and apply to join here.
Who are minor-attracted people and why might they need support?
Many minor-attracted people would like to receive mental health services but are afraid to seek them due to stigma and lack of trust. B4U-ACT aims to improve access to compassionate mental health care that addresses clients’ own stated needs, and combat misconceptions among professionals and the general public that perpetuate secrecy, stigma, and fear.
What We Do
Conferences
Join us at one of our workshops for mental health professionals, researchers and students.
Education
Invite a representative of B4U-ACT to speak at your university class, workshop, or conference.
All Events
View upcoming events, including our ongoing Dialog on Therapy and Research Colloquium event series.
Therapist Referrals
Explore our therapist referral program, which connects qualified therapists and MAPs seeking care.
B4QR
Read the B4U-ACT Quarterly Review: a publication which reviews research related to MAPs.
MAP Peer Support
Learn more about our peer support forum and join a compassionate, supportive community.
Research Consultation
Assistance with research projects aimed at understanding MAPs and their needs.
Research Email Group
Join our email group for researchers who study or are interested in studying minor-attracted persons.
Family/Friends Support
Access support specifically for family and friends of people who are attracted to children or adolescents.
