National Hindu Welfare Support (NHWS) and its team presented a seminar on ‘Grooming & Entrapment’ at the Shree Prajapati Association Centre in Birmingham on Saturday 6th August 2016.
The Seminar held was very informative and touched upon how young girls/boys and even adults are groomed and entrapped. Grooming starts with the offender targeting and profiling suitable girls / boys to be exploited or converted.
Over time the girls/boys trust may be gained by attention, flattery and gifts. The intention is to draw the girl in more deeply, by making her feel special and then to isolate her from friends and family. Groomers often seek out girls using social media. Once the relationship is sexualised the offender will take advantage by threats, blackmail and exposure unless demands are fulfilled.
NHWS was established on ‘Raksha Bandhan’ 2015. All members on the team are volunteers from the Hindu faith and works with communities, families and girls / boys to raise awareness about grooming and provides assistance and support. They have a 24 hour helpline 0207 341 6279, where they can be contacted concerning issues with grooming and conversions. They provide also advice, assistance and counselling service.
