Grooming Techniques used by Sexual Predators

TRICKS & LURES: GROOMING TECHNIQUES PREDATORS USE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THEIR VICTIMS As seen on KSEE Channel 24 (Fresno, CA) Central Valley Today September 18, 2007
	Tricks used to get close to their intended victims include: Affection Assistance Bribery Fun & Games Name Recognition Ego-Fame & Jobs How do child molesters get close to their intended victims? 70% of children molested are molested by someone they know. Most often it is a family member, but it can be anyone in their circle of influence; A neighbor, church member, someone in their youth group or at school. What does it mean to when we talk about a predator grooming an intended victim? They take their time in developing a trusting relationship with the intended victim then when they feel the time is right they begin to slowly integrate inappropriate touches and behaviors into the relationship always ensuring that the child will not tell anyone about what is going on. Most often it is a family member, but it can be anyone in their circle of influence; A neighbor, church member, someone in their youth group or someone at school. That can include adults or other children or teenagers a parent might not be aware of that is involved in a group or organization that the child is involved in. What are some of the tricks used to approach children and teens for the purpose of molesting or sexual contact? Being kind, using Affection, Bribery, Fun & Games, Name Recognition, Ego-Fame & Jobs; or Asking for Assistance What can parents do to protect their kids from becoming a victim? Build a loving, trusting relationship with their kids. Listen to them, talk to them about the fact that if anyone ever does anything that makes them afraid, sad, ashamed or uneasy that it's ok to tell. Parents need to make sure their kids know they will believe them if they come and tell them anything. It is imparative that children of all ages understand that if something like this happens to them, its never their fault. What can they teach their kids if they are approached in an inappropriate way by anyone? Teach them to get away from the situation as quickly as possible, tell them, NO! to any unwanted attempts at inappropriate behavior and immediately go and tell an adult they trust. Where can parents get additional information on how to protect their children and teens from sexual predators? S.A.F.E Network, 800-643-3310 http://www.safenetwork.org We also have a Parent's Guide that can help them in understanding what to do and what to discuss with their kids. Any questions can be emailed to staff@safenetwork.org

TRICKS & LURES:
GROOMING TECHNIQUES PREDATORS USE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THEIR VICTIMS
As seen on KSEE Channel 24 (Fresno, CA) Central Valley Today September 18, 2007

Tricks used to get close to their intended victims include:

Affection
          Assistance
                    Bribery
                              Fun & Games
                                        Name Recognition
                                                  Ego-Fame & Jobs

How do child molesters get close to their intended victims?

70% of children molested are molested by someone they know. Most often it is a family member, but it can be anyone in their circle of influence; A neighbor, church member, someone in their youth group or at school.

What does it mean to when we talk about a predator grooming an intended victim?

They take their time in developing a trusting relationship with the intended victim then when they feel the time is right they begin to slowly integrate inappropriate touches and behaviors into the relationship always ensuring that the child will not tell anyone about what is going on.

Most often it is a family member, but it can be anyone in their circle of influence; A neighbor, church member, someone in their youth group or someone at school. That can include adults or other children or teenagers a parent might not be aware of that is involved in a group or organization that the child is involved in.

What are some of the tricks used to approach children and teens for the purpose of molesting or sexual contact?

Being kind, using Affection, Bribery, Fun & Games, Name Recognition, Ego-Fame & Jobs; or Asking for Assistance

What can parents do to protect their kids from becoming a victim?

Build a loving, trusting relationship with their kids.
Listen to them, talk to them about the fact that if anyone ever does anything that makes them afraid, sad, ashamed or uneasy that it's ok to tell.

Parents need to make sure their kids know they will believe them if they come and tell them anything.

It is imparative that children of all ages understand that if something like this happens to them, its never their fault.

What can they teach their kids if they are approached in an inappropriate way by anyone?

Teach them to get away from the situation as quickly as possible, tell them, NO! to any unwanted attempts at inappropriate behavior and immediately go and tell an adult they trust.

Where can parents get additional information on how to protect their children and teens from sexual predators?

S.A.F.E Network, 800-643-3310 http://www.safenetwork.org We also have a Parent's Guide that can help them in understanding what to do and what to discuss with their kids.

Any questions can be emailed to staff@safenetwork.org