Few pointers to indicate that the person is victimized
There are several pointer that parents or care givers may notice, that may indicate that a child is being groomed or exploited online.
- absence from school and low performance in studies
- Agitated and violent behavior with symptoms of withdrawal and depression
- Substance abuse
- use of sexual words while talking
- browsing sexual content on websites
- chatting or talking to unknown people who are not in child's close circle
- being secretive and isolated