Red Flags of Grooming Behavior
Child sexual abuse rarely begins with physical contact. It often starts with small, subtle actions that test boundaries and build trust or secrecy. This Safety in Seconds microlearning helps adults understand grooming, recognize warning signs, and respond confidently when manipulation is suspected—an essential step in preventing abuse.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this microlearning, you will be able to:
- Define grooming and manipulative behavior
- Identify common red flags and warning signs
- Determine appropriate actions when grooming or manipulation is suspected
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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Starts with Educated Adults
Darkness to Light trainings provide trusted, research-based education on child sexual abuse prevention, including how to recognize grooming behaviors, understand healthy boundaries, and respond to disclosures. Participants gain practical tools to identify red flags, reduce one-on-one risk, and follow appropriate reporting steps to keep children safe.
Whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, faith leader, or youth-serving professional, Darkness to Light offers training solutions designed to fit your role. By learning how abuse happens—and how to stop it—adults become active protectors who can prevent harm before it occurs. Learn more about our training suite at d2l.org/training-catalog.
