The grooming process as it relates to online predators is a process of building trust and familiarity with a potential victim. This process can involve the predator sending gifts, compliments, and other forms of flattery to the victim in order to gain their trust. The predator may also attempt to isolate the victim from their family and friends, and may even attempt to manipulate the victim into engaging in inappropriate activities. The ultimate goal of the grooming process is to gain the victim's trust and make them more vulnerable to exploitation.
