Recognizing and Reporting Grooming
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Objective
I can recognize red flags related to grooming and know what to do if I am worried about myself or someone else.
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Warm-up video
Psych2Go · 6:11
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Grooming is a manipulative process of normalizing sexual and inappropriate behavior between minors and adults.
- 2
Groomers rely on secrecy to maintain control over their victims and avoid scrutiny from others, and they may use gifts and special attention to gain trust.
- 3
A groomer will always try to downplay or dismiss concerns that others have about the relationship, and they may try to convince you that those other people are just overreacting or misunderstanding things.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
List three warning signs of grooming behavior as described in the video.
Why do groomers often try to isolate their targets?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe three red flags mentioned in the video that might indicate a person is attempting to groom a minor. Then, explain what you should do if you notice these red flags in your own relationships or in someone else's.”
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