5 Sexual Grooming Behaviors

A concept that has come up in multiple episodes thus far is “grooming,” or the deliberate effort to create a trusting relationship with a child and community with the ultimate intent of sexual abuse. It’s work that is manipulative and gradual, and often very subtle. And though it can be extremely challenging to identify the actions of a potential offender, it is helpful to understand commonalities between the choice methods of offenders. KCSARC’s Family Services Specialists and Prevention Services Coordinator discuss five common behaviors that appear in the grooming of a child and community before a sexual abuse occurs. CW: child sexual abuse, mental and emotional manipulation   Connect with us: Visit our website at http://kcsarc.org Email the show at [email protected] Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @kcsarc   If you or a loved one have experienced sexual assault or abuse, you are not alone; there are resources to support you in your healing process. Visit http://RAINN.org to find support near you. Intro & Outro Music: “Blue Skies” by Silent Partner