Grooming

Myth: Abuse Won’t Happen Here

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What Is Grooming

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The Grooming Process

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Reflection: Grooming

Which of these could be grooming behaviors? Consider each action before checking the answer:

Giving every child a gift
Texting a minor
Telling a child a secret
Giving a child alcohol
Giving a child a pet name

Check your answer:

The course identifies texting a minor, telling a child a secret, giving a child alcohol, and giving a child a pet name as examples of grooming. Giving every child a gift is not categorized as grooming in this exercise. Context still matters.

Check In

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Grooming the Community

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Key Takeaways:

Grooming aims to lower a child’s inhibitions.
It can be a gradual psychological process with lasting effects.
The course describes a pattern of selection, desensitization, and sexual activity.
An abuser may also build trust with parents, caregivers, staff, and the surrounding community.

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