enders in doing so makes it all the more difficult for observers to overcome the false belief that such a "nice guy" could not be harming children (Lanning & Dietz, 2014). Lanning (2018) points to some of the ways in which the term "grooming" has been misapplied (e.g., to refer to the use of "lures" in strange

enders in doing so makes it all the more difficult for observers to overcome the false belief that such a "nice guy" could not be harming children (Lanning & Dietz, 2014). Lanning (2018) points to some of the ways in which the term "grooming" has been misapplied (e.g., to refer to the use of "lures" in strange

acquaintance offenders came increased realization that some of them would gravitate to the target rich environment of youth-serving organizations (Lanning & Dietz. 2014). A few insightful professionals had recognized the problem of acquaintance child molesters even earlier. Although not using the term the 193

rooming are to gain initial coopera- tion of the victim, decrease the likelihood of discovery, and increase the likelihood of future sexual contact (Lanning & Dietz, 2014). These pre- offense behaviors are thought to be a deliberate process that is highly complex and nuanced, with behaviors often mirroring norma