Who are the girls* and young women* affected by Loverboy-Methods?

The Loverboy phenomena crosses all social classes. The girls* and young women* may face common problems of growing up. It could be that they have problems in the school, at their training place or with their parents. Others are in a transition period between school and occupation and are uncertain of their future perspectives.

There is no norm for the victims or potential victims, but there are conspicuous signs to notice that may indicate that a girl* or young woman* has contact with a Loverboy.

Who are the perpetrators of the Loverboy-Method?

Perpetrators are primarily young men*. It can be that the young man adapts his age to fit the victims age group. It’s also possible, that the Loverboy is active in a criminal milieu. Loverboys contact their victims personally or over social media networks and dating Apps. Loverboys work alone. Sometimes they work together with other men. Loverboys maybe exploiting more than one victim at the same time.