Research Report

Safeguarding Children and Youth From Sexual Abuse: Understanding Grooming Practices

Sexual abuse of children and youth, ages 6-17, refers to sexual acts perpetrated by an individual in relative power to the victim. The sexual abuse of young people typically occurs in private and leaves no physical signs, which makes detection very difficult.

2014
Kuhl, M. W.
Casper, D. M.
Jordan, A. C.
Zemanek, L. J.
Pinna, K. L. M.
Hawkey, K. R.
Koch, B.
Otto, M.
Langbert, L.
Steinman, D.
Kearney, J.
Otto, M.
Tessier, C.
Borden, L. M.