Child/Teen
What is grooming?
When the young person is exploited they're given things, like gifts, drugs, money, status, and affection, in exchange for performing sexual activities
How might the cope?
Unhealthy or inappropriate sexual behavior
What could they struggle with?
Struggles w/ trust and be fearful of forming new relationships
What's something you shouldn't do?
don't confront the alleged abuser
How would you show them healthy relationships?
It’s important to talk about what healthy relationships look like
How might they force them into it?
Might use violence and intimidation to frighten or force a child or young person, making them feel as if they've no choice.
What could they get into?
Alcohol or drug misuse
What could they develop?
Have mental health problems
What should you do right away?
report what the child has told you as soon as possible
What might make them feel safe?
Tell them they have a trusted adult they can talk to
Why would they stay in the relationship?
They are often tricked into believing they're in a loving and consensual relationship.
What might be unusual for them to have?
Having money or things they can't or won't explain
What could they do because of the mental problems?
Make suicide attempts
instead of getting mad what can you say?
let them know they've done the right thing by telling you
What should you teach them from a young age
Teach them about the dangers online, such as sharing information
Where can it happen?
It can happen in person or online
What could change?
Sharp changes in mood or character
What might make them end up in jail/trouble?
Take part in criminal behavior
What should you tell them?
tell them it's not their fault
You should talk about this when they get in a relationship
Talk about signs of an abusive relationship
What might they force them to do?
Might be forced to send/post explicit images, film/stream sexual activities, or have sexual conversations
Name a sign
Being frightened of some people, places or situations.
What would they do to keep it a secret?
Become isolated in family and friends
instead of getting mad explain what?
explain what you'll do next
You should teach them to do this when something happens
To always tell someone