What is child grooming?
Q: What is child grooming?
A: Child grooming is when an adult forms a relationship with a child to lower their inhibitions and prepare them for sexual abuse.
Q: Why do some adults become friends with children?
A: Some adults become friends with children to groom them for sexual abuse.
Q: What is the purpose of child grooming?
A: The purpose of child grooming is to gain the child's trust and the trust of those responsible for the child to prepare for sexual abuse.
Q: Are all activities involved in child grooming illegal?
A: No, some activities involved in child grooming may be legal but later lead to sexual contact.
Q: Why are children less likely to report a crime if it involves someone they know, trust, and care about?
A: Children are less likely to report a crime if it involves someone they know, trust, and care about because they fear losing the relationship or being blamed.
Q: How does a relationship with the family play a role in child grooming?
A: A relationship with the family means the child's parents will be less likely to believe any accusations and could make it easier for the abuser to continue the abuse.
Q: What can be done to prevent child grooming?
A: To prevent child grooming, parents and caregivers should discuss the risks with children, set boundaries, supervises their activities, and communicate openly about any concerns they may have regarding adult-child relationships.
