Grooming strategies in German Protestant contexts: A qualitative analysis of survivors' experiences
The present study deepens the understanding of grooming in Christian contexts, offering a uniquely structured and detailed analysis of Protestant settings. Its thematic approach highlights important grooming strategies making them more tangible and recognizable across Germany and beyond. These insights provide valuable practical guidance for training church leaders, staff, parents, as well as children and adolescents, strengthening protective measures against abuse.
Authors
- Safiye Tozdan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6645-3617)
- Peer Briken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1360-014X)
- Amit Jasvant Shah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9099-9687)
Institutions
- Universität Hamburg (DE)
- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Published
- 2025-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107647
- Primary Topic
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00