The testing and manipulation of physical, psychological, and behavioral boundaries over time to lay the groundwork that may lead to abuse. Grooming may include certain types of behavior, including:

• Attempting to be alone with children, including communicating with minors through email, text messages, social networking websites, internet chat rooms, or other forms of social media at any time except when there is an educational or programmatic purpose and the content of the communication is consistent with the mission of the program/activity and the University
• Spending an inappropriate amount of time with children that goes beyond norms
• Discouraging a child’s interactions with other adults
• Demanding secrecy
• Giving frequent gifts
• Not respecting physical or emotional boundaries
• Talking with children about personal problems or relationships and inviting them into solving them