Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the risks that young people face in relation to people who might try to take advantage of them sexually?
I think children on social media allows them to over sexualise themselves and become exposed to underestimated age, putting them in danger. A lot of celebrities influence the way children dress.
peer pressure and the fact that sex is now over-rated
my friend got held down (somewhat forced). this left her with bruises.
Young people could be frightened in cae they hurt them if they don't.
children today are more likely to lose their virginity as the media put sex as a good thing
was more in a joking way, would never have been forceful
Society plays a big part. It hases young peoples views on it. more media attention can get young people to see the real dangers and impacts before they experience it firsthand. better educational resources should be available!
probably alcohol-induced examples would be the main cuase for someone who easily falls into sexual intercourse
[met adult who groomed him] on facebook; was pretending to be a girl
online- social networking. mainly foreign people
people who are abusted and taken advantage of in their first serious relationship and are led to think that behavior is normal and continue the cycle of abuse
threatened to commit suicide, almost had sex with him
serious threats of what will happen if you don't have sex with someone e.g. physical violence or even just losing a friend group can leave people pressured to give in
friends at university often have random sex due to alcohol and a place to stay
some boys of my age feel they have to have sex so try to "get it on" with young girls. this happened with a boy my age. he tried things with me but I stood up for myself.
there needs to be help available readily for those who experience the risk.. young people need to be able to talk about such issues if they arise in their lives
I honestly didn't care. Sex isn't that important or taboo, even to me at 16. I wanted to do it, that was all. I didn't see it as special, I went for it
Young people face the risk of being taken advantage of when they drink or take drugs. Alcohol/drugs need not be given to them by another person, but another person may still wrongly take advantage. Also, young people may feel threatened or pressured into
education is key in helping young people realize the signs of grooming and also who they can go to for support
young people could be out and get drunk, get left lying on the footpath then someone could come along and act like they are going to take care of them but really they just take them and abuse them.
I believe that young girls are at a lot of risk from older boys taking advantage because there is the belief they know more and it makes young girls feel mature, something that could become habit or that a young person would regret
There are risks of STDs. Someone must be fairly aware of the risks involved with sexual abuse or grooming. therefore young people must take part in seminars and conferences concerning sexual abusers, grooming and taking advantage of someone for sexual act
Just becasue you love someone, it does not mean you should have sex with them, it won't make them love you.