Sexual Grooming: Integrating Research, Practice, Prevention, and Policy

This book provides an in-depth overview of the current research on sexual grooming, exploring how individuals manipulate potential victims into situations where abuse can be committed. It discusses the various proposed models of sexual grooming, the unique contexts in which it occurs, and the potential consequences for victims, families, and communities. It is a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and policymakers interested in understanding and addressing this understudied phenomenon.

Format: Hardback
Length: 267 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of sexual grooming, offering a detailed examination of the current research on this understudied phenomenon. It explores the skillful manipulation of potential victims by individuals seeking to commit sexual offenses, while also preventing disclosure and detection. The volume provides a thorough introduction to the sexual grooming literature, tracing its historical roots and highlighting how high-profile cases and those within child-serving organizations have brought attention to this issue. It reviews various proposed models of sexual grooming, such as the Sexual Grooming Model (SGM), which outline the overarching steps involved in the process.

The book also discusses the potential consequences of sexual grooming, emphasizing the impact on victims, families, and communities at large. Key areas of coverage include the unique contexts and facets in which sexual grooming behavior has been observed, including online grooming, personal/self-grooming, familial grooming, institutional grooming, and grooming behaviors of females. It explores how sexual grooming strategies manifest in sex trafficking cases and in adult sexual abuse. The book examines assessment and treatment of sexual grooming, as well as prevention strategies. It also discusses the implementation of grooming research to inform law enforcement efforts and court decision-making. Furthermore, it explores the creation and adoption of legislation and policies designed to prevent sexual grooming.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of sexual grooming and developing effective responses to this issue. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis provide a deeper understanding of the phenomenon and offer valuable insights into prevention and intervention strategies.

Weight: 583g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031072215
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022