Violence/Grooming And Sexual Abuse

Question 1

Gender-Based Violence

Answer 1

Rooted in gender inequality and most notable human rights violations within all societies

Question 2

Laws around GBV

Answer 2

• Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters Amendment Act 2021)
• Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act 2021
• Domestic Violence Amendment Act 2021

Question 3

Important to note that…

Answer 3

Age, gender, race, socio-economic status or sexual orientation are not precursors of grooming

Question 4

Grooming

Answer 4

• Can take place in person, online or both can be perpetrated by someone you know/family/stranger
• Groomer forms relationship that feels like a ‘normal’ healthy relationship

Question 5

Stages of grooming

Answer 5

• Favouritism
• Gaining trust
• Isolation
• Boundary and taboo violations
• Sexualising the relationship
• Control

Question 6

Denial

Answer 6

Often denial that occurs during grooming process and when grooming has been uncovered

Question 7

Signs that someone may be being groomed

Answer 7

• Missing from home or school
• Behavioural change
• Secretive use of cellphones of the Internet
• Unexplained gifts
• Older boyfriends/girlfriends - people being groomed frequanetly identify perpetrators as boyfriends/girlfriends or really good friends
• Suicidal thoughts, self-harming, feeling depressed or unworthy
• Alcohol or drug use
• Sexual health issues

Question 8

What to do if you have been or think you might be being groomed

Answer 8

• Talk to a trusted adult
• Remember that it is never your fault

Question 9

If you have ever experience any form of grooming/abuse seek help from

Answer 9

• Parent/guardian/school counsellor/medical professional/any trusted adult
• Childline on toll-free helpline 116
• TEARS Foundation on free helpline