FAQs

While not all perpetrators talk the same or aim for the same victim's type, the way they operate is similar and can be recognized in an early stage of the conversation.

YES! Virtual rape survivors suffer from the same difficult symptoms as physical rape survivors.

NO! In fact, research shows that boys and girls are equally at risk of getting groomed and sexually abused online, especially between the ages of 12-15.

There are several guidelines that are important to know when using the internet, such as keeping a close profile, private and strong passwords, recognizing the grooming stages, etc.

Not necessarily; being technological may help, but it is more important to know the risks and communicate them with your children.

Parental control apps and software can work as a secondary safeguard, NOT on their own.