Talk - SignHealth: Grooming and What it Means

Jacob is SignHealth’s Community Engagement Worker. He will explain Grooming

Grooming is dangerous, and it’s increasing— especially online

Deaf people are often targets for grooming

Grooming is a gradual process —the abuser chooses you as a target and builds a trusting relationship with you

They may pretend they are in love with you. Then, much later, they ask you for money, scam or abuse you

Learn to recognise what Grooming is, and how it affects people

Spot the signs of Grooming and if you know anyone who may be a victim