Why is it important to report grooming?

Reporting grooming is crucial for stopping predators, helping victims heal, and preventing future cases. It’s a brave and important step toward fighting a serious issue.

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Understanding Grooming and It's Impact Grooming is a process used by predators to manipulate and exploit vulnerable individuals, often for the purposes of sexual exploitation or trafficking. Typically targeting young people, groomers use tactics such as building trust and emotional attachments, isolating the victim from others, and gradually introducing sexual content into the relationship in a way that seems normal or acceptable. The dynamics of grooming are complex and often subtle, making it difficult for young people to recognise when they're being manipulated. This manipulation can take place across various platforms, including online spaces like social media, forums, and messaging...
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