ABSTRACT

Internet is considered as both an opportunity and a potential danger. One of the threats waiting for the children on internet is “grooming”. Grooming is identification of an adult himself/herself as a child on the internet. This is done to gain child’s trust and to exploit the child in virtual or real world. This study was aimed at pointing out the “grooming” issue in regard to health professionals and accentuating the health and social services that intend to protect the individuals and the society.