In this episode, titled 'What Adult Survivors Tell Us About Grooming,' Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, a leading researcher on grooming behaviors. They discuss Dr. Jeglic's recent study involving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the prevalence of grooming behaviors. Dr. Jeglic elaborates on the stages of grooming and details specific red flag behaviors that indicate potential grooming. The conversation emphasizes the importance of educating children, parents, and teachers to recognize and prevent grooming. They also touch on policy implications and the need for evidence-based prevention programs. This episode serves as a deep dive into the mechanisms of grooming and offers practical advice for safeguarding children.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Grooming Behaviors

01:34 Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic's Journey into Grooming Research

03:10 Defining and Identifying Grooming

05:03 Red Flag Behaviors in Grooming

06:28 Prevalence and Impact of Grooming

10:01 Survivor Stories and Insights

19:20 Prevention Education and Public Policy

27:52 Future Research and Concluding Thoughts

Links:

Elizabeth L. Jeglic, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York

"How Good Are Parents at Recognizing Grooming?" (Season 6, Episode 7, May 30, 2024)

“The Real Red Flags of Grooming” (Season 5, Episode 4, March 24, 2023)

Winters GM, Jeglic EL, Johnson BN, Chou C. The prevalence of sexual grooming behaviors among survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Child Abuse Negl. 2024 Aug

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