In my thesis I present online grooming. In the theoretical part I covered the definition of online grooming, the stages in which it takes place, the violence that takes place during online grooming, and what consequences it may have for victims. I also wrote about social networks, and their role in online grooming. I also devoted part of my theoretical work to the legal basis fort his issue in Slovenia.
The research is based on conversations with professionals dealing with the issue of online grooming in Slovenia. I was interested in what online grooming is, how it goes, and what the solicitation process is. I was also interested what forms of help the victim receives and what are the methods of solving this problem. Given the rise of social networks, I also focused on the role of social networks in the problem of online grooming.
The results show that online grooming mostly takes place after some established stages. The problem is tried to be prevented from the very beginning, so the methods of solving it are based on prevention, with various workshops and trainings. All participants say that social networks play a significant role in online grooming, as they can make tha act much easier fort he perpetrators. The results show that assistance to the victim is provided primarily through conversation and listening.
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