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Together against cyber-grooming.

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Social media, chat forums and online games

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offer children and young people
many new possibilities and lots of fun.

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Gaming and chatting with friends.

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This also quickly leads to
contact with strangers.

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The people on a network are often
not who they say they are.

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In a worst case,
they even have criminal intentions.

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Targeting minors on the Internet

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with the aim of initiating contact for sex
is called cyber-grooming.

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It often starts with compliments,

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doing well in online gaming
or for photos on Instagram.

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Perpetrators pretend to be people of the same age,
they ask about the person’s city, school

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or sports club, to create the illusion
of proximity and similarity.

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So that the chats remain secret,

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the attempt is made to switch
to a private chat as quickly as possible.

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Gradually, a connection
and sense of trust are established.

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Sexually suggestive remarks follow,

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requests for photos or webcam calls,

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until potentially
a meeting in person is proposed.

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The perpetrators apply psychological pressure
and threaten or blackmail the child.

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The facts are overwhelming.

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A recent study by the state institute
“Landesanstalt für Medien NRW” reveals:

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Almost one in four children
between the ages of 8 and 17 has been affected.

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It happens via platforms like TikTok,
Snapchat, Instagram,

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Facebook, WhatsApp or Minecraft
as well as other online games.

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It is important to know:

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Cyber-grooming is a form of sexualised violence
and is a criminal offence in Germany.

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Prison sentences of
three months to five years can be issued.

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How can I recognise that a child is affected?
And what can I do?

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Many children feel shame or fear
if they experience sexual harassment on the Internet

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and, therefore, choose not to speak
with their parents or other adults.

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The perpetrators’ threats are powerful.

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Therefore, pay attention to

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whether a child suddenly appears
depressed, anxious or stressed.

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Create an atmosphere
rooted in trust.

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Give children the feeling
to be able to contact you at any time.

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When children feel good
and they trust you,

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the probability is higher
that they will confide in you.

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Prevention is the best form of protection.

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Talk to children, including
in a group or class context,

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about staying safe on the Internet,

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recognising warning signals
and setting boundaries.

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Talk about key rules, such as:
no personal data or photos to strangers,

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or no private chats
with unknown individuals.

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Make it clear that children
always have a right to protection.

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In acute cases, seek out a dialogue with the child
and, if necessary, with the parents.

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It is important to make it clear to the child
that they are not to blame.

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Offer help, secure any evidence
and report the case to the police.

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Do not look the other way.

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Your attention can help to effectively
protect children from digital violence.

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Benefit from training and education programmes

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and establish protection concepts
in your facilities.

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Further information can be found at:

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fragzebra.de, klicksafe.de, safe-im-recht.de
and nummergegenkummer.de