Journal article
Sexual grooming of children: Review of literature and theoretical considerations
Journal of Sexual Aggression, Vol.12(3), pp.287-299
2006
Abstract
The current review aims to outline the existing understanding of sexual grooming. Issues of poor definition, the adoption of the term "grooming" and the prevalence of sexual grooming will be discussed. Consideration will be given to how prominent theories of child sexual abuse often neglect sexual grooming. This will be followed by a detailed account of the existing knowledge within the literature. Three types of sexual grooming were thus identified: self-grooming, grooming the environment and significant others and grooming the child. Based on these findings, a new definition of sexual grooming is suggested. Furthermore, the findings correspond well with current models of the sexual offence process. A more comprehensive understanding of sexual grooming is required to facilitate a preventative approach to child protection.
Details
- Title
- Sexual grooming of children: Review of literature and theoretical considerations
- Authors
- Samantha Craven (Author) - Coventry University, United KingdomSarah J Brown (Author) - Coventry University, United KingdomElizabeth Gilchrist (Author) - University of Kent, United Kingdom
- Publication details
- Journal of Sexual Aggression, Vol.12(3), pp.287-299
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2006
- DOI
- 10.1080/13552600601069414
- ISSN
- 1355-2600; 1355-2600
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit; School of Law and Criminology - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451412402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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