
@article{ref1,
title="Grooming cybervictims: The psychosocial effects of online exploitation for youth",
journal="Journal of school violence",
year="2003",
author="Berson, Ilene R.",
volume="2",
number="1",
pages="5-18",
abstract="The social and cultural communities of the Internet provide a virtual venue with unique perspectives on power, identity, and gender. This paper presents an overview of the benefits and risks of Web-based interactions for youth. As an illustrative example, the psychosocial effects of online grooming practices which are designed to lure and exploit children are discussed. Constructive solutions and a plan of action which foster protective and productive learning experiences are explored.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1538-8220",
doi="10.1300/J202v02n01_02",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J202v02n01_02"
}