Sexual Online Grooming of Children

Sexual grooming has always been an integral part of the sexual victimization of children. Even before the advent of the Internet, it was described as a deliberate process of preparing a child for sexual abuse. With the digital age, Sexual Online Grooming (SOG) has gained increasing significance. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon, examines the characteristics of both affected children and offenders, and explores strategies for prevention and law enforcement. Furthermore, it discusses scientific and practical implications, offering an in-depth understanding of SOG and the challenges it presents in the digital sphere. With contributions by Klaus M. Beier Sebastian Büchner Jenny Felser Stefanie Fächner Zeev Hille Maria Ioannou Katharina Kärgel Birgit Kimmel Laura F. Kuhle Dirk Labudde Janina Neutze Svenja Preuß Stefanie Rack Martin Rettenberger Halina Schmid Alexander F. Schmidt Petya Schuhmann Miriam Schuler Anja Schulz Michael Spranger Daniela Stelzmann John Synnott Frederic Vobbe Jennifer Vogel Julia von Weiler