Tessie Soi

Paedophiles in PNG

“We do have paedophiles…but we are talking about it as if it’s outside of PNG borders…I tell you it’s happening here,” said Tessie Soi – clinical manager at POM FSC.

In 2016, according to statistics outlined by Family Support Centre, a total of 1152 cases were reported.

The month of September recorded the highest number of cases, particularly for females between the ages of 0 – 17 years old.

These incidents take place in familiar environments, by familiar people – always a case of broken trust.