I am wondering if you ("Doc John") or anyone else can recommend an alternative location that these individuals could seek out.

As you note, a number of individuals in this community have been the victims of such abuse and the presence of such individuals can be distressing for some of them. Also as you note, some of the individuals who have engaged in such harmful behavior or are concerned they might, are also seeking healing. I think it would be beneficial for them if they could be referred to a place where they needn't fear they will distress others, or be stopped from seeking out the resolution and insights they are looking for.

For what it's worth, I also have a history of sexual abuse in childhood but I didn't find that individual's presence here to be stressing for me. In part, this was due to me being active in primarily one area of this site -- as a result, I wasn't reading their posts; I wasn't rubbing "cyber shoulders" with them. I've also moved into a space of relative acceptance in terms of my own abuse -- as far as I know, my own abusers are still alive and well and somewhere out there. I do not know if they have gone on to abuse others, I do not know if they have moved beyond their ability to inflict harm and trauma, but I do know they are not in my life. Likewise, the individual who initiated this decision is not in my life. I can accept that there are people like that out there. I can also admire that this individual does not want to be who he is or fears who he might become. It would be most beneficial for him if he can find a place where he can find the support he needs. I am sorry that couldn't happen here and I sincerely hope he finds some healing for himself. This could only be beneficial for him and the other human beings he will interact with throughout the course of his life.