Safety for the under age users is a top priority for Hakuna. With the development of the Internet platform, online grooming case have been increasing recently. To give the guides to young users, we share the guidelines for teenagers. Sexual content related to children is being deleted as quickly as possible by using technology and people.
Despite these guidelines, the topic of online grooming is an important topic even in the safe Hakuna community. We want all Hakuna users to be aware of the problem with online grooming and to prevent similar cases.
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Online grooming?
“Grooming sexual assault” is the act of sexually abusing and exploiting a victim after having an intimate relationship with a child. 'Online grooming' refers to the process of grooming using digital technology and online space without actual meeting.
An adult establishes a long-term online relationship with a child and abuses it to request sexual behavior.
What if you experience something like this?
- In Hakuna (or any online space), if an adult makes the following request to a minor user, it may be online grooming.
- Requesting not to reveal the relationship to others (especially other adults including parents), saying it is a 'secret' / ‘we are special relationship’ / ‘we are bestie’
- Demands similar romantic relationships over a long period of time, or demands for similar relationships
- Requesting pictures of body parts or nudity, or equivalent sexual requirements
- Sending pictures of one's body or nakedness
- Please 'block' or 'report' the user. If you send us the situation through inquiry, we will take action through the internal process.
- If you think you need help in your real life, please let your guardian know.
- If you think you need outside help, call the police and seek law enforcement assistance.
