An analysis of sexual grooming in cases of child sexual abuse by educators

Elizabeth L. Jeglic and Georgia M. Winters

Children and Youth Services Review, 2025, vol. 170, issue C

Abstract: There is growing recognition that educator sexual misconduct is prevalent in kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. While there is some evidence that educators may use sexual grooming in the abuse process, this has yet to be systematically examined.

Keywords: Educator; Child sexual abuse; Misconduct; Sexual grooming; Prevention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108119

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