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__NOTOC__''''#Welcome to Newgon.net''', the home of '''NewgonWiki''' and various other resources.
__NOTOC__'''Welcome to Newgon.net''', the home of '''NewgonWiki''' - an information resource maintained by '''[[Newgon]] Organization''' and [[Newgon Support Team|its support team]].


Our site discusses and promotes in a structured format, alternative perspectives on physical attractions and relationships between those defined as [[minor]]s and [[adult]]s. We also address the related positions of [[Minor Attracted Person|minor attracted persons]] (MAPs) and contemporary [[youth]]. Our aim is to produce information sources that are easy to use in front-line activism, and to organize that activism where possible (as a non-membership organization).
Our site discusses and promotes alternative perspectives on physical attractions and relationships between legal [[minor]]s and [[adult]]s. In line with current trends, we also have an increasing focus on the social situation of [[Minor Attracted Person|minor attracted people]] (MAPs). Our aim is to produce information sources that are easy to use in front-line activism, and to organize that activism where possible. We are a non-membership organization with one binding and one non-binding policy position, as detailed below.


We are inclusive, drawing upon a diverse community of people. Some of us have experienced age-discrepant relationships at different points in our lives. Some of us have experienced cross-generational physical attractions and experienced social hostility. Some of us have experience of legal systems, professions and academia, pertaining to the above. We are united by the fact that we now want to share our knowledge and pool it collaboratively, hoping to influence others to see the world in a different way.
===Inclusion/representation===


This website is not a peer support board for MAPs, but we welcome their input at all levels. We also see [[Young Liberationists|youth rights]] and participation as an indispensable, even foundational asset of political movement. Our site discusses concepts such as [[inequality]] as applied to physical relationships, [[Youth Rights]] as a topic of broader political importance, [[Child Sexual Abuse]] as a self-containing professional belief system and [[pedophilia]] as an invented illness and scapegoat. We use [[Accounts and Testimonies|real life examples]] and [[Research|professional literature]] to support our positions, and attempt to [[Pamphlets & Promotional Media|distribute this suppressed information]] as far and wide as possible.
We are inclusive, drawing upon a diverse community of people. Some of us have experienced age-discrepant relationships at different points in our lives. Others have experienced cross-generational physical attractions and accompanying social hostility. Some of us have experience of legal systems, professions and academia, pertaining to the above. We are united by the fact that we now want to pool our knowlegde collaboratively, and utilize it.


==Public positions==
===The MAP issue (and our policy)===


We take a number of public positions for the sake of clarity. Project contributors and affiliates are not bound to these positions:
Despite our crucial role in the birth of MAP discourse, Newgon Organization is not a peer-support group for MAPs, but we welcome their input. Unlike some (but not all) MAP/ally organizations, we believe that [[research]] already strongly indicates that [[pedophilia]] (estimated at 3-5% prevalence by the DSM-5) is not a mental illness or disorder. Instead, pedophilia is wrongly conflated with [[hebephilia]], and used by the establishment and the media as a social scapegoat. We would like to see pedophilia addressed from a pure mental health point of view, with a secondary emphasis placed on reducing stigma and secondary harms through awareness raising. To this end, our binding policy is as follows:


===Remove all paraphilias/chronophilias from the Diagnostic Manual===
====Remove all reference to chronophilias from the DSM and ICD (binding position)====


Our first position is that [[pedophilia]] should not be included as a category within the [[DSM]]. [[Research]] tells us that pedophilia is a minority orientation in around 5% of men. Diagnostic categories should not mention particular "paraphilias", and should instead focus on distress caused by the social climate.
Our first position is that [[pedophilia]] should not be included as a category within the DSM, ICD and other diagnostic literature/guidance. Diagnostic categories should instead focus solely on the distress caused by a hostile social climate.


===A non-prosecution, ''elective-emancipation'' option for young people ages 12 and up===
===The Youth issue (and our policy)===


We would like to see a passport system introduced, where young [[Research: Cognitive ability|people age 12 and up]], can sign to '''emancipate''' themselves in a variety of areas. With respect to minor attracted people and adult attracted minors, this will include legal consent to physical/sexual relations, and also other areas such as:
Our organization was founded in 2007 by teenage/youth MAP activists. We are a MAP and ally-led organization, and do not hide the fact that we seek to represent the interests of MAPs. Our policy positions are formed using a combination of the best available research literature on (and anecdotal knowledge of) youth perspectives. While a MAP bias will always be visible because of [[Debate Guide: The kids do not want it|basic demographic realities]], we also see [[Youth Perspectives|youth rights]] and [[Youth Perspectives|participation]] as crucial elements going forward. We often refer to the [[Accounts and Testimonies|lived experiences of young people]]. We hold that peer-reviewed [[Research|research]] indicates the monolithic belief system of [[Child Sexual Abuse]] is outdated and needs to be replaced with an alternative framework.


====Elective 12 is our (non-binding) Age of Consent position====
The best available evidence supports the idea of an ''elective-emancipation'' system for young people aged 12 and up. We do not bind participants to this position.
The proposed model is in effect, a passport system where young [[Research: Cognitive ability|people age 12 and up]], can sign to '''emancipate''' themselves in (potentially) a variety of areas. With respect to adults and emancipated minors, this will include legal consent to physical/sexual relations. Other important rights may be included, however, we will not campaign on most of these issues until there are signs of an emerging policy consensus:
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*Education
*Education
*Employment
*Employment, inc. military
*Finance
*Finance
*Driving a motor vehicle
*Driving a motor vehicle
*Substance use
*Alcohol, substances, gambling, body modifications and medical
*Voting (if all of the above are signed off on)
*Graphic media content bars
*Voting (this might be dependent upon the above)
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We propose that emancipation will be the ''choice of the young person'', assuming they can be assessed by a doctor as mentally competent - broadly in line with their peers. With respect to sexual relations, the age of 12 is identical to the system employed in the Netherlands up until very recently. However, allowing young people to ''self emancipate'' gives them the power to choose what aspects of their lives they will be responsibile for. Various controlled outcome studies will be conducted by social scientists after these changes are put into effect, creating more jobs.
 
==Official Guidance==
 
We occasionally publish guidance on important topics such as:
 
*[[Coming out]].
 
These sections will always be described as "official guidance" and subject to group consultation.
 
===Organizational activities===
 
Our approach is conservative and sustainable; we describe it as '''"radical philosophy, moderate demands"'''.
 
With respect to the broader movement, a non-dogmatic "integrative model" is highly appropriate in the early stages, widening its scope and public appeal. Newgon Organization realizes the limitations of reintroducing outward-facing pro-choice activism to the MAP discourse, as we have taken part in similar campaigning in the past - with varying levels of success. We do believe a pro-choice alternative that aggressively combats the trauma myth, is a necessary counter-balance to the present-day alternatives. We also believe that our presence will encourage participation, and foster literacy throughout a broader range of topics, serving us well in the future. With respect to the future, building a body of knowledge (NewgonWiki) continues to be our first priority.
 
===Press releases===
 
Newgon Organization occasionally publishes press releases on important topics. A list follows:


This is not too dissimilar to the system employed in the Netherlands up until the early 21st Century - at least with respect to sexual relations. However, allowing young people to self emancipate gives them the power to choose between minority and responsibility.
*[https://www.newgon.net/wiki/images/PR.pdf 18 Nov 2021 - Allyn Walker controversy re. Old Dominion University]


==Please explore==
We occasionally produce information for dissemination to the public, and/or media or the public - under the [[Yesmap]] campaign banner:


'''Why not ''explore'' our site, either by returning to the [http://newgon.com home page], wiki "[[Main Page]]" or accessing the navigation panel on the left hand side of your screen?'''
*[https://www.newgon.net/wiki/images/ContentDemo.pdf January 2022 - Minor-adult sex becomes a contentious social topic: A summary of recent press activity and research]
*[https://www.newgon.net/wiki/images/Rindbasics.pdf February 2022 - Accessible summary of [[Bruce Rind|Rind's]] most recent findings]

Revision as of 00:26, 15 June 2022

Welcome to Newgon.net, the home of NewgonWiki - an information resource maintained by Newgon Organization and its support team.

Our site discusses and promotes alternative perspectives on physical attractions and relationships between legal minors and adults. In line with current trends, we also have an increasing focus on the social situation of minor attracted people (MAPs). Our aim is to produce information sources that are easy to use in front-line activism, and to organize that activism where possible. We are a non-membership organization with one binding and one non-binding policy position, as detailed below.

Inclusion/representation

We are inclusive, drawing upon a diverse community of people. Some of us have experienced age-discrepant relationships at different points in our lives. Others have experienced cross-generational physical attractions and accompanying social hostility. Some of us have experience of legal systems, professions and academia, pertaining to the above. We are united by the fact that we now want to pool our knowlegde collaboratively, and utilize it.

The MAP issue (and our policy)

Despite our crucial role in the birth of MAP discourse, Newgon Organization is not a peer-support group for MAPs, but we welcome their input. Unlike some (but not all) MAP/ally organizations, we believe that research already strongly indicates that pedophilia (estimated at 3-5% prevalence by the DSM-5) is not a mental illness or disorder. Instead, pedophilia is wrongly conflated with hebephilia, and used by the establishment and the media as a social scapegoat. We would like to see pedophilia addressed from a pure mental health point of view, with a secondary emphasis placed on reducing stigma and secondary harms through awareness raising. To this end, our binding policy is as follows:

Remove all reference to chronophilias from the DSM and ICD (binding position)

Our first position is that pedophilia should not be included as a category within the DSM, ICD and other diagnostic literature/guidance. Diagnostic categories should instead focus solely on the distress caused by a hostile social climate.

The Youth issue (and our policy)

Our organization was founded in 2007 by teenage/youth MAP activists. We are a MAP and ally-led organization, and do not hide the fact that we seek to represent the interests of MAPs. Our policy positions are formed using a combination of the best available research literature on (and anecdotal knowledge of) youth perspectives. While a MAP bias will always be visible because of basic demographic realities, we also see youth rights and participation as crucial elements going forward. We often refer to the lived experiences of young people. We hold that peer-reviewed research indicates the monolithic belief system of Child Sexual Abuse is outdated and needs to be replaced with an alternative framework.

Elective 12 is our (non-binding) Age of Consent position

The best available evidence supports the idea of an elective-emancipation system for young people aged 12 and up. We do not bind participants to this position.

The proposed model is in effect, a passport system where young people age 12 and up, can sign to emancipate themselves in (potentially) a variety of areas. With respect to adults and emancipated minors, this will include legal consent to physical/sexual relations. Other important rights may be included, however, we will not campaign on most of these issues until there are signs of an emerging policy consensus:

  • Education
  • Employment, inc. military
  • Finance
  • Driving a motor vehicle
  • Alcohol, substances, gambling, body modifications and medical
  • Graphic media content bars
  • Voting (this might be dependent upon the above)

We propose that emancipation will be the choice of the young person, assuming they can be assessed by a doctor as mentally competent - broadly in line with their peers. With respect to sexual relations, the age of 12 is identical to the system employed in the Netherlands up until very recently. However, allowing young people to self emancipate gives them the power to choose what aspects of their lives they will be responsibile for. Various controlled outcome studies will be conducted by social scientists after these changes are put into effect, creating more jobs.

Official Guidance

We occasionally publish guidance on important topics such as:

These sections will always be described as "official guidance" and subject to group consultation.

Organizational activities

Our approach is conservative and sustainable; we describe it as "radical philosophy, moderate demands".

With respect to the broader movement, a non-dogmatic "integrative model" is highly appropriate in the early stages, widening its scope and public appeal. Newgon Organization realizes the limitations of reintroducing outward-facing pro-choice activism to the MAP discourse, as we have taken part in similar campaigning in the past - with varying levels of success. We do believe a pro-choice alternative that aggressively combats the trauma myth, is a necessary counter-balance to the present-day alternatives. We also believe that our presence will encourage participation, and foster literacy throughout a broader range of topics, serving us well in the future. With respect to the future, building a body of knowledge (NewgonWiki) continues to be our first priority.

Press releases

Newgon Organization occasionally publishes press releases on important topics. A list follows:

We occasionally produce information for dissemination to the public, and/or media or the public - under the Yesmap campaign banner: