Grooming Prevention Expert
Anna Sonoda, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and nationally recognized expert in child sexual abuse prevention and grooming awareness. She is the author of Duck Duck Groom, a practical and accessible book designed to help parents, professionals, and caregivers recognize and understand grooming behaviors and shifting influence dynamics before harm occurs. Anna’s work emphasizes clear, direct language that supports early action without fear or panic. She is the host of the podcast Known and Trusted and the author of the forthcoming children’s book Wait… That’s Weird!, which helps children and families name concerning behavior with confidence. Through education, writing, and advocacy, Anna works to replace parental doubt with clarity, trust, and decisive action.
