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Understanding Grooming: The Basics Grooming is a form of manipulation that seeks to build a trusted relationship with a young person, and often their family, for the purpose of sexual abuse or exploitation. It can happen both online and in person. The perpetrator's goal is to establish a sense of trust and emotional connection with their target, making it easier to exploit them without arousing suspicion. Today's digital age has given groomers unprecedented access to potential victims through social media, chat rooms, and gaming platforms. Schools, holding a central role in the lives of young people, are uniquely positioned to...