A groomed child might also self-harm, avoid public gatherings, or exhibit a noticeable shift in their emotional well-being.

This insidious process, which exploited the trust and emotions of victims, was at the core of many cases of abuse, ...

though they might not realize the person in question is grooming their child. Giving gifts as a form of reassurance or manipulation is also common in abusive relationships between adults. Signs to ...

Here are seven signs of grooming to be on the lookout for ... "An adult is supposed to comfort a child –– not vice versa," Zrenchik says. 4. They try to fulfill your needs When someone ...

Many public health officials have called for warning labels on social media. The risk includes anxiety, depression, as well as violent outcomes, including kidnappings. In Talking Points, Esme ...

Police are warning parents, teachers, and carers to be vigilant following a number of suspected child exploitation incidents, ...

Police are advising parents to be vigilant amid a spate of suspected child exploitation and grooming across the county ... you live or it won’t happen to those you know – but these cases prove ...