The findings were published in February 2000, as Lost In Care – The Waterhouse Report. The report concluded that there was: ""Widespread sexual abuse of boys occurred in children's residential establishments in Clwyd between 1974 and 1990. There were some incidents of sexual abuse of girl residents in these establishments but they were comparatively rare."" As well as physical abuse and the unacceptable use of force, there was ""widespread sexual abuse, including buggery."" The public version of the report named and criticised almost 200 people, for either abusing children or failing to offer them sufficient protection. Although it identified 28 alleged perpetrators, many names were redacted due to either pending prosecutions or lack of evidence. The report stated: