Nothing raises the fears and anxiety of New Zealanders more than the knowledge that there are those in our society who, for any number of reasons, choose to sexually abuse children. These people, almost inevitably men, range from those with low intellect and poor or non-existent social skills and understanding of boundaries, to those who can be described as genuine predators who select their victims and work to place themselves in positions of trust and authority in order to sexually abuse those victims—often family members or those living in their household.