Sex offenders generally groom their victims and the victims’ environment. This session is based on more than 50 years working with sex offenders. In this session we examine and explain the process offenders use to groom both the environment (including law enforcement) and potential victims. The session will cover the goals of grooming both children and adults and show parƟcipants the step by step process used by offenders. Anyone working sex abuse crimes or exploitation of children crimes will find this session improves investigation, forensic approaches, and prosecution of sex offenders.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the three goals of grooming and use the knowledge effectively in your work.
Understand and utilize in interviews or treatment the typical lures offenders use when grooming targets.
Understand the long term effects of grooming on the target.
