Recognizing the Signs of Grooming: Protecting Children and Youth from Sexual Abuse

Jan 13, 2026 | 1:00-2:30 pm | Zoom

This essential webinar examines the premeditated behaviors used by perpetrators to manipulate and exploit children and youth through grooming. Designed for educators, social workers, administrators, parents, and child protection professionals, this session provides evidence-based knowledge to identify victims, recognize warning signs, and understand the dynamics of both in-person and online grooming.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Define grooming and understand its role as a precursor to child sexual abuse

• Identify vulnerable populations and micro- and macro-level risk factors that increase susceptibility to grooming

• Recognize the characteristics and tactics commonly used by perpetrators

• Understand the seven primary grooming techniques (the "7 P's") and how they manifest

• Distinguish between in-person and online grooming behaviors and platforms

• Identify immediate indicators and long-term consequences of child sexual exploitation

• Apply knowledge to recognize warning signs in children and youth across various settings human trafficking and revictimization).

This webinar training is 1.5 hours.
CEUs: 1.5 CEUs will be provided for social workers.

Webinar Audience: This webinar was designed for professionals and/or parents working with youth, School Counselors, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, and Psychologists. Credentials are not required to enroll; anyone can participate in the online course.