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Grooming Behaviors

The way a perpetrator builds a trusting relationship with a child is considered grooming. This makes it very difficult for the child to escape the abuse or tell anyone about the abuse.  The child often feels loyal to their abuser and will blame themselves for the abuse. Power and authority are often used as a form of manipulation.
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Signs of grooming:

  • Giving the child gifts/money

  • Finding ways to spend one on one time with the child

  • Showing favoritism to the child over other children

  • Watching the child undress or bathe

  • Showing the child pornography

  • Excessive “appropriate” touching

  • Talking about sexual activities with the child

Mending Hearts Child Safety Center

Information

703 Calvin Avery Dr.

West Memphis, AR 72301

870.551.4351

info@mendingheartscsc.com

925 N. Washington St.,

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Forrest City, AR 72335

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870.630.8100

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Every Child Safe, Every Community Aware

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