Physical Danger
The threat of physical danger is perhaps the most worrying and extreme risk associated with the use of the internet and other technologies, and is probably the risk most reported by the media.
A criminal minority make use of the internet and chatrooms to make contact with young people with the intention of developing
relationships which they can progress to sexual activity.
Paedophiles will often target a child, posing as a young person with similar interests and hobbies in order to establish an online 'friendship'. These relationships may develop to a point where the paedophile has gained the trust in order to meet in person. These techniques are often known as 'online enticement', 'grooming' or 'child procurement'.
The threat of physical danger is perhaps the most worrying and extreme risk associated with the use of the internet and other technologies, and is probably the risk most reported by the media.
A criminal minority make use of the internet and chatrooms to make contact with young people with the intention of developing
relationships which they can progress to sexual activity.
Paedophiles will often target a child, posing as a young person with similar interests and hobbies in order to establish an online 'friendship'. These relationships may develop to a point where the paedophile has gained the trust in order to meet in person. These techniques are often known as 'online enticement', 'grooming' or 'child procurement'.