The article discusses the validation of the Sexual Grooming Model (SGM) for child sexual abusers, proposing a five-stage model: victim selection, gaining access and isolation, trust development, desensitization to sexual content and physical contact, and post-abuse maintenance. The study involved a literature review and expert survey to identify relevant grooming behaviors, resulting in a validated model with 42 identified grooming tactics. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding grooming behaviors for prevention, intervention, and legal purposes.
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