These psychological barriers are compounded by systemic factors: Studies highlight a widespread lack of awareness among adults, insufficient training among professionals, and inconsistent institutional responses. The report was conducted by TU Dublin, the ISPCC, and Trinity College Dublin. The research is part of a wider project, GroSafe, led by TU Dublin in partnership with the ISPCC and funded by Research Ireland. Frontline workers said knowledge and awareness of child grooming was a major issue. Lack of resources was cited by law enforcement and frontline professionals as the biggest issue.

Source: Irish Examiner March 24, 2026 19:00 UTC