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Coronation Street Tackles Grooming: A Raw Storyline
25 Jan
Summary
- Actress delved into research to portray grooming victims respectfully.
- Barnardo's consulted on the storyline for authenticity and care.
- The plot aims to help young viewers recognize grooming tactics.
A sensitive storyline exploring the insidious dangers of grooming is being featured in Coronation Street. Actress Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany Platt, undertook significant research to do justice to the experiences of those affected by grooming. She emphasized the importance of handling the subject matter with utmost care due to a rise in such cases.
Children's charity Barnado's was consulted during the development of this plotline. Their involvement ensured the story was believable, trauma-informed, and avoided sensationalism. Senior practitioner Luneta Tajblova expressed hope that the spotlight on grooming might assist young people in recognizing if they are being targeted or have been victims in the past.
