What is Grooming? Highlighting The R. Kelly, Jeffrey Epstein, and NXVIM Cases

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In this episode we focus on grooming, and how it is used to exploit or abuse youth. We define grooming before we discuss some red flags of grooming at different age groups, and the steps in the process. We draw examples from some recent high-profile trafficking cases to deepen the discussion.

NY Times: NXVIM Timeline: https://www.nytimes.com/article/nxivm-timeline.html

“Surviving R Kelly” Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbjnkvxIoSI

“Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j0rjlfmDx4

Child Advocacy Center “Stages of Grooming”: