Translation of "Manipulation psychologique des enfants " (French → English) :

child grooming | grooming

Definition: The gender identity or sexual preference (heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or prepubertal) is not in doubt, but the individual wishes it were different because of associated psychological and behavioural disorders, and may seek treatment in order to change it.

Children are particularly vulnerable when they are confronted with harmful content and conduct, such as cyber-bullying and grooming , in audiovisual media and on the Internet.

Finally, one must stress that humanitarian aid programmes which meet the specific needs of children must also take into account the needs of the mothers, since their situation generally has a direct impact on the physical and psychological well being of the children.

Sir Julian King, Commissioner for the Security Union, said "In the last 12 months, we have seen repeated use of the internet by terrorist groups, whether it's been for the purpose of grooming, recruitment, preparing attacks, calling for attacks or glorifying in terrorist atrocities.That is why it's so important that we focus on reducing accessibility to terrorist material, ensuring it does not go back up online somewhere else, as well as empowering civil society partners to offer persuasive but positive alternative narratives to those tempted by violent extremism.

Psychological support to traumatised children and families is needed, as well as specific services for girls and boys who may have suffered from sexual and gender-based violence, promoting access to sexual and reproductive care services.