The Trend of Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitations: A Profile of Online Sexual Offenders and Criminal Justice Response.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of technology-facilitated crimes against children worldwide has increased substantially and become one of the most serious crime problems. Due to these considerations, there is a lack of large-scale systematic reviews investigating Cybercrime in and of itself...

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Published in:Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Vol. 33; no. 6; pp. 804 - 824
Main Authors: Choi, Kyung-Shick, Lee, Hannarae
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2024
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          Choi, Kyung-Shick
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        affil: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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          Child Abuse, Sexual Psychosocial Factors
          Social Problems
          Sex Offenders
          Criminal Justice
          Cyberbullying
          Information Technology
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          Adult
          Middle Age
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          COVID-19 Pandemic
          Crime Victims
          Parents
          Sexual Orientation
          Descriptive Statistics
          Human Trafficking
          Age Factors
          Sex Factors
          Access to Information
          Email
          World Wide Web
          Social Media
          Instant Messaging
          Sexting
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
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      ab: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of technology-facilitated crimes against children worldwide has increased substantially and become one of the most serious crime problems. Due to these considerations, there is a lack of large-scale systematic reviews investigating Cybercrime in and of itself could be challenging to investigate in comparison to traditional ones due to the elusiveness of the cyber realm. Specifically, investigating internet crimes against children comes with specific challenges. These offenses target vulnerable children who are less likely to realize their victimization, lowering the probability of reporting to the proper authorities. With these obstacles in mind, this research study utilizes data information regarding the characteristics of online CSAM users and their practices to inform law enforcement, parents, and the public for preventative and strategic purposes. Furthermore, this study diagnoses the significant challenges of investigating technology-facilitated crimes against children by examining how the current criminal justice system responds to these incidents. The policy recommendations discussed offer a holistic lens for highlighting this critical issue and implementing practical and proactive training solutions for law enforcement and the public.
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