How to spot predatory grooming and what to do about it
Editor’s note: In response to high-profile incidents of sexual abuse, HOPE Coalition asked local media to publish information about a type of behavior that offenders sometimes use, grooming. This article is based on an information sheet provided by HOPE Coalition. More information is available on the HOPE Coalition website, hope-coalition.org.
Grooming is when someone builds a relationship, trust and emotional connection with a child or young person so they can manipulate, exploit and abuse them.
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