MYTHS
MYTHS ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
There is often
“Are Children and young people in general currently safe and secure and well looked after?”
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WHAT IS GROOMING
‘Grooming’ defines the process whereby an adult act as a boyfriend, friend, or peer in order to build a relationship with a child. Once trust has been gained, the adult then exploits that trust and demanding favours, such as sexual activity.
THE GROOMING PROCESS
TARGET STAGE
Observing, Selecting, Initiating contact and gaining trust and Sharing a child/young person’s information.
FRIENDS STAGE
Making a child/young person feel special, giving gifts and rewards, Spending time together, Listening and remembering, keeping secrets, being there, understanding better than anyone else, testing out physical contact and Offering protection.
LOVING STAGE
Being a boyfriend or girlfriend, establishing a sexual relationship, lowering inhibitions, involving in forbidden activities and Being inconsistent
ABUSIVE STAGE
Withdrawing friendship and love, using for sex, reinforcing dependency, isolating from family and friends, Tricking and manipulating, Using violence and assault