Much ado about nothing? Representations and realities of online soliciting of children

Jewkes, Yvonne

doi:10.1080/13552600903389452

Cited by 37 publications

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“…Grooming is a deceitful process whereby a young person is ill equipped to deduce warning signs (Berson, 2003). Identity is not fixed online, rather is a fluid entity, which can be continually changed and adjusted (Jewkes, 2010), this may increase the chance of a young person engaging with an offender as their suspicions are lowered. Deception often involves the offender masquerading as a young person (Palmer & Stacey, 2004).…”

Section: Deceptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of online grooming: Characteristics and concerns

Whittle

Hamilton‐Giachritsis

Beech

et al. 2013

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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The process of online grooming facilitates child abuse and is a threat to young people across the world. This literature review explores the research surrounding how young people are targeted by offenders on the internet. Definitions, prevalence and characteristics of online grooming are addressed in addition to consideration of child sexual abuse theories and internet behaviours. There are a variety of techniques used by internet groomers to manipulate young people (e.g. flattery, bribes, threats) and different ways that young people engage in risk taking behaviour on the internet (e.g. communicating with strangers online, sharing personal information). While models and typologies can aid professionals in understanding the crime, it is important to acknowledge that internet offenders, victims and the dynamic between the two are often unique and varied. This is fundamental to the development of effective preventative education for online grooming and abuse. The review concludes that research concerning the online grooming of young people is limited and calls for further study in this field.

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Section: Deceptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of online grooming: Characteristics and concerns

Whittle

Hamilton‐Giachritsis

Beech

et al. 2013

Aggression and Violent Behavior

171

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“…Research has demonstrated that the media and personal experience/knowledge of crime plays an important role in shaping public perceptions of the crime problem (Davidson, 2008;Jewkes, 2004;Mohan, Twigg, and Taylor, 2011;Reiner, 2007). In particular, studies have evidenced the distortive effect of the tabloid media on public perceptions of sex crimes (Brayford & Deering, 2012;Farrell & Soothill, 2001;Greer, 2003;Jewkes, 2010;Kitzinger, 2004;Soothill & Walby, 1991;Thakker 2012). The protests following the controversial ''Name and Shame'' campaign of convicted sex offenders, spearheaded by a Sunday tabloid, the News of the World, demonstrate clearly the emotive public reaction to sex offending and sex offenders and subsequent calls for public disclosure (Silverman & Wilson, 2002).…”

Section: Public Perceptionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Public perceptions of internet, familial and localised sexual grooming: Predicting perceived prevalence and safety

Williams

Hudson

2013

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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This paper examines public perceptions of three sexual grooming types: computer-mediated sexual grooming (CMSG), familial sexual grooming (FSG) and localised sexual grooming (LSG). Using data from a national survey of 557 respondents from the United Kingdom, we tested models that predicted perceptions of the prevalence of CMSG, FSG and LSG and the perceived safety of internet, familial and localised grooming spaces. Media-related factors were the most significant in predicting higher levels of perceived prevalence of CMSG and disagreement in relation to safety of internet and public spaces. Knowledge of a grooming victim was most significant in predicting higher levels of perceived prevalence of FSG and LSG and higher levels disagreement in relation to the safety of the home. The findings suggest that the public express too little concern over familial sexual grooming and that initiatives should be introduced to make citizens more aware of the distinctions between types of sexual grooming behaviours, settings and offenders.

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“…In 2006, of those who were arrested for online solicitation 87% had actually targeted online undercover investigators. As yet there is little consensus about whether there are inherent properties of the Internet that encourage the commission of these offences or whether the use of technology has simply made them easier to detect (Jewkes, 2010;Jung, Ennis, & Malesky, 2012).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 96%