The two types of child molesters are preferential (those who have a clear sexual preference for children) and situational (those who may not necessarily prefer children but engage in sexual relations with children for other, complex reasons). The four main traits of child molesters are their sexual fantasies that center on children, their long-term and consistent behavior patterns, their preference for using children as objects of sex, and their sophisticated methods of victim identification. A criminal history in the past, difficulties in having sex with women, a group of close friends or associates, strained relationships with peers, access to children, and participation in activities involving close contact with children are some of the variables that may indicate child molestation. The typical responses of a child molester upon being identified are denial, minimization, justification, fabrication, claim of mental illness, attack, and plea of "guilty but not guilty." Frequently, following their conviction, child molesters will inform law enforcement that they are knowledgeable about other, more serious crimes against children, such as child sex rings, pornography, kidnapping, and prostitution. An offender is a high-risk candidate for suicide at any point following arrest or conviction, especially if they come from a middle-class background and have never been arrested before.