Educational institutions are witnessing an alarming surge in disciplinary actions against educators engaged in inappropriate online conduct with students. The prevalence of digital platforms has significantly lowered barriers for educators to exploit their institutional authority and establish predatory relationships. This investigation examines the escalating crisis of online grooming within educational settings, the mechanisms enabling such abuse, and the protective measures institutions must implement to safeguard vulnerable students from manipulation and exploitation through social media channels.

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