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There are good secrets and bad secrets. A good secret might be the surprise birthday party of a friend. A bad secret is when a sexual predator asks a child to be silent about what they have done. To protect your children, talk to them about the different kinds of secrets that exist. Let your child know that some secrets can cause pain and that it is always okay to tell them, even when someone threatens you and tells you to be quiet. #Abreezeofhope #prevention #NoMoreSexualViolence

Last week, at the ASC meeting in Philadelphia, we presented the study conducted at the School of Criminal Justice - FDCA UNIL - Faculté de droit, des sciences criminelles et d'administration publique by @SandraGaucher with Christine Burkhardt and me on "Mechanisms and Risk Factors of Child Pornography Consumption: Insights from a Helpline Service". The study analyzed data from a helpline service to understand the mechanisms behind child pornography consumption. Identifying protective and risk factors, the findings aim to enhance support systems and contribute to efforts against child pornography. #Research #Childpornography #Helplineservice #AcademicInsights #Offendertreatment

🔒 Rising Threat of Sextortion Guides on Social Media. A recent investigation by BBC News has unveiled a disturbing trend: criminals are selling detailed guides on social media platforms on how to execute sextortion schemes. These guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to pose as young women, deceive victims into sharing sexually explicit content, and subsequently blackmail them. This alarming discovery underscores the critical importance of digital vigilance and online safety in our interconnected world. The work that we do is vital in educating children and young people about online exploitation, grooming and sextortion. For further insights, you can access the full article below. #onlineexploitation #sextortion #onlinesafety #protectingyoungpeople

As we celebrate Children's Day, it's essential to address a growing concern that puts our children's safety and well-being at risk - sextortion. #Sextortion is a form of #blackmail where perpetrators coerce victims, often children and teens, into providing sexual content or engaging in sexual acts in exchange for preventing the release of compromising images or videos. In today's digital age, children are increasingly vulnerable to such exploitation. Predators may befriend young victims #online, manipulate them into sharing intimate content, and then threaten to publish or distribute those materials unless the victim complies with their demands. This can have devastating consequences, leading to emotional trauma, depression, and even self-harm. As parents, we must be #vigilant and #educate ourselves and our children about the dangers of sextortion. Encourage open communication, teach kids about online safety, and monitor their digital activities. Additionally, seek immediate help from law enforcement if you suspect your child is a victim of sextortion. By raising #awareness and taking proactive measures, we can empower children to navigate the digital landscape safely and celebrate Children's Day with the joy and protection they deserve. Together, we can create a world where our children can thrive, free from the threats of sextortion and other forms of exploitation. #ChildrensDay #Sextortion #OnlineSafety #ParentingTips #DigitalWellbeing #CyberPluralMSSP

From the Book of Spoon: Kids need Five (5) things (all in healthy/appropriate forms): 1. Love - in its natural form, familia, with friends or a cause. A deep affection for something or someone. 2. Affection -In its healthy, appropriate form. A hug, a pat on the back, a hearty handshake, or a SMILE.. 3. Discipline - Correction, consequences, can also include emotional, spiritual, and physical dedication to something. 4. Commitment – If you say you are going to do something DO it, if you say you support something, support it!! ** If our children DONT get One - Four frrom healthy sources, they can get them from...... 5. Internet - Unfortunately, for the good educational, entertainment and economic aids the internet has, Child Sex Predators/Traffickers know this and one of the means they use to attack our children is the internet!!! If you would like to hear/learn more, come check us out at the National Center for Victims of Crime’s 2024 National Training Institute in Portland, Oregon from September 18th - September 20th, 2024. We will breakdown, Missing Children, Child Sex trafficking and conclude with a dynamic case study.......... BBlessed, BSafe https://lnkd.in/eJNjRNbR

The latest blog is now available on Education Child Protection Ltd. The blog summarises Keeping Children Safe in Education part 5 that focuses on the statutory guidance outlining the procedures that schools and colleges should follow in responding to any indications, reports, or concerns related to child-on-child sexual violence and harassment. You can find the blog by following this link: https://lnkd.in/gUgCf3xZ

🔒 Did you know? Sexual extortion is the blackmailing of a child with the help of self-generated images of that child in order to extort sexual favours, money, or other benefits from her/him under the threat of sharing the material beyond the consent of the depicted person. 💻This holiday season, let's play our role in safeguarding our children online.  👉Be an online safety champion by staying informed and taking steps to protect our little ones from sexual extortion and other forms of OCSE.  https://lnkd.in/eyqBXtNv  #childsafetyON  #OnlineSafetyChampions #EndOCSE

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. HT is rampant in Durham Region, and it doesn’t look like what you might imagine…. and that keeps young people, parents and trusted adults blind to the signs, and vulnerable to the risks. Parents need to know - it not the “stranger predator” the media teaches us to fear…. It is the new boyfriend or the new best friend who is incredibly generous with attention and gifts….. Some things to know: - the average age of recruitment into the sex trade in Durham Region is just 13 years old! - 92% of victims knew their trafficker beforehand. - victims often are living at home with unsuspecting parents, and going to school, trapped by a trauma-bond, coercion and financial manipulation and abuse, and fear. EDUCATE YOURSELF about the warning signs to watch for, and the resources available to help at stopht.com. If you - or someone you know - needs help, call 1-833-900-1010. Please share and help us raise awareness! #STOPHT All reactions: 3 Sadie Garry Filoon, Tannaz Fadaee and 1 other

Consent awareness week at Mohawk College. Always remember: 1. To ask for consent first. 2. No means no. 3. To speak out against sexual assault. 4. If you see something say something. Mohawk College #consentiseverything #bethesolution #consentawarenessweek #studentsrightsandresponsibilities

There are so many things I learn in this field that I can’t believe… like how wide-spread human trafficking is, and how *infrequently it involves kidnapping… This program is teaching kids how to build a wall between themselves, and predators. WOOD TV8 https://lnkd.in/g5qNJK7q