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Grooming-related messages reach almost two-thirds of children
Nearly two-thirds of Australian children surveyed in a recent study received at least one form of grooming-related communication from a stranger online in the past year, while almost one-third reported receiving direct requests for sexua…
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A recent Australian study found that nearly two‑thirds of children surveyed had received at least one grooming‑related message from an online stranger in the past year, and almost one‑third reported direct requests for sexual information or interaction. The findings highlight the prevalence of online grooming attempts among youth.
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