Grooming
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My teenage granddaughter has been groomed online. The police say that it is an older person whose method shows previous use. The police want to use my granddaughters phone on their wifi. Does anyone know why they would do this please.
I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm hope your granddaughter is okay?
Maybe the police need to find and store evidence of the grooming? My daughter is a young teenager and my partner arrested. I'm terrified for the same thing.
Have you called the helpline for advice? Or I find the police very helpful when I have questions?
Xxxx
Maybe the police need to find and store evidence of the grooming? My daughter is a young teenager and my partner arrested. I'm terrified for the same thing.
Have you called the helpline for advice? Or I find the police very helpful when I have questions?
Xxxx
Apologies. Ex partner since his arrest.
Hope your granddaughter is okay and that you are all coping with this situation.
I would imagine that they would use your granddaughters phone to gather evidence that may have been deleted or destroyed by the person who is alleged to have groomed her.
You should have contact details of someone in the police who is involved in the investigation - perhaps contact them, or ask your grandaughters mum/dad to contact them on your behalf.
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I would imagine that they would use your granddaughters phone to gather evidence that may have been deleted or destroyed by the person who is alleged to have groomed her.
You should have contact details of someone in the police who is involved in the investigation - perhaps contact them, or ask your grandaughters mum/dad to contact them on your behalf.
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Hello qwertyju
I am sorry to hear about your granddaughter’s situation and I appreciate that these situations can feel difficult to manage, both emotionally and practically.
As other users have suggested, I recommend that you speak with the investigating officer in order to get some clarity around why they want to use your granddaughter’s phone. I imagine that they want to examine her phone for evidence, but I encourage you to speak with the officer just to be sure.
Your question is a really important one, and as many users of this forum have experience of the criminal justice system in one way or another, I understand why you posted your query on this forum. You will find that most users are looking for advice and support because a loved one has committed or been accused of committing a sexual offence, so their advice, support and experience may not always directly relate to your family’s situation. With this in mind, you might find it more helpful speaking with one of our operators on our Stop It Now! Helpline (0808 1000 900). Please be reassured that our helpline is anonymous and confidential.
I hope the above information has been helpful to you, and we hear from you soon.
Lucy
I am sorry to hear about your granddaughter’s situation and I appreciate that these situations can feel difficult to manage, both emotionally and practically.
As other users have suggested, I recommend that you speak with the investigating officer in order to get some clarity around why they want to use your granddaughter’s phone. I imagine that they want to examine her phone for evidence, but I encourage you to speak with the officer just to be sure.
Your question is a really important one, and as many users of this forum have experience of the criminal justice system in one way or another, I understand why you posted your query on this forum. You will find that most users are looking for advice and support because a loved one has committed or been accused of committing a sexual offence, so their advice, support and experience may not always directly relate to your family’s situation. With this in mind, you might find it more helpful speaking with one of our operators on our Stop It Now! Helpline (0808 1000 900). Please be reassured that our helpline is anonymous and confidential.
I hope the above information has been helpful to you, and we hear from you soon.
Lucy