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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 • The Australian Federal Police—Combating Sextortion + The Universal Peril of Blackmail: Unveiling a Criminal and Ruthless Form of Justice The act of blackmail, coupled with a ransom note, represents a ubiquitous and merciless form of criminal justice that transcends borders and societies. This insidious practice, characterized by threats and extortion, has the power to instill fear and coerce individuals into compliance through the manipulation of sensitive information or material. Blackmail, often accompanied by a ransom note, serves as a potent tool for malefactors seeking to exploit their victims for personal gain or malicious intent. The perpetrators of such acts operate with calculated ruthlessness, preying on vulnerabilities and leveraging the fear of exposure to achieve their nefarious objectives. The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation, a formidable arm of the global powerhouse that is the Australian Federal Police, is confronted with a staggering average of 100 reports of sextortion each month. Sextortion, a malicious form of online coercion, involves perpetrators deceiving or pressuring individuals into sharing intimate photos or videos, subsequently leveraging these materials to manipulate their victims into meeting their demands, which may include financial compensation or additional compromising content. In the Australian landscape, perpetrators predominantly target teenage boys, utilizing any interactive platform at their disposal to perpetrate their nefarious schemes. Alarmingly, this insidious crime is significantly underreported to law enforcement agencies, underscoring the urgent need for heightened awareness and proactive measures. It is imperative for individuals to educate themselves and engage in continual discussions with children and young people to enhance their understanding of online safety, guide them in discerning trustworthy virtual interactions, and equip them with the necessary knowledge to respond effectively in the event of a sextortion incident. Across the globe, the impact of blackmail with a ransom note is profound and far-reaching, leaving a trail of psychological trauma and emotional distress in its wake. Victims are often left feeling powerless and vulnerable, facing the daunting prospect of navigating a web of deceit and coercion orchestrated by their tormentors. It is essential for individuals to stay vigilant and informed about blackmail tactics. By understanding these criminal strategies and knowing how to respond, people can protect themselves from blackmail dangers and prevent manipulative schemes. Perpetrators of sextortion use fear, coercion, and manipulation to prey on victims, creating a sense of vulnerability. Therefore, empowering children and youth with awareness, support, and resources is crucial to help them combat these threats and promote a safer online environment for everyone. #AFP

🌇👹🧟♂️🔪💥👶🧒👦… Kids deserve to be protected & safe. Predators deserve no mercy nor freedom to randomly target the innocent. #fundthepolice #thinblueline #kidssafematters #kidsmatters #drugepidemic #mentalillnessepidemic #dysfunctionalcities #felons #childmolesters #protectourkids #childabduction #protectoursons #protectourdaughters #sexcrimes #predators #criminals #prisonsystem #crimeandpunishmemt #lawandorder #justicesystem #postcovid #criminalrights #felonrights #unsafecities #mentalinstitutionsrequired #mentalhealth #childtrafficing #humantrafficing #childabuse #gunrights #concealedweaponpermits #opencarrylaws #secondamendment #reversingultrawokism #moderatemajority #radicallymoderate #childpredators #evilmonsters

🌇👹🧟♂️🔪💥👶🧒👦… Kids deserve to be protected & safe. Predators deserve no mercy nor freedom to randomly target the innocent. #fundthepolice #thinblueline #kidssafematters #kidsmatters #drugepidemic #mentalillnessepidemic #dysfunctionalcities #felons #childmolesters #protectourkids #childabduction #protectoursons #protectourdaughters #sexcrimes #predators #criminals #prisonsystem #crimeandpunishmemt #lawandorder #justicesystem #postcovid #criminalrights #felonrights #unsafecities #mentalinstitutionsrequired #mentalhealth #childtrafficing #humantrafficing #childabuse #gunrights #concealedweaponpermits #opencarrylaws #secondamendment #reversingultrawokism #moderatemajority #radicallymoderate #childpredators #evilmonsters

🚨 Real-Life Horrors: The Urgent Need to Recognize Familial Trafficking 🚨 A recent arrest in Oklahoma City brings to light a chilling reality often mirrored in Hollywood scripts: children being exploited by their own families. In this case, parents were charged with trafficking their own child, using online platforms to facilitate illegal activities. Such cases provide important insights into the prevalence and complexity of familial trafficking. This case highlights the critical need for vigilance and action within our own communities to protect all children, especially those who may not fit the often portrayed image of trafficking victims. It’s a stark reminder that trafficking can occur in any home and that every child deserves protection and advocacy. As professionals dedicated to justice and community safety, we must push for awareness and interventions that protect children from all backgrounds and circumstances. 🔗 Get Involved: Learn how to identify signs of familial trafficking and support efforts to safeguard all children in our communities. Read more at: #HumanTraffickingEducation #ChildProtection #ProfessionalDevelopment #CollectiveLiberty #HumanTraffickingAwareness #ChildProtection #JusticeSystem

Important words across the media yesterday from the excellent Rani Govender, our Child Safety Online Policy Manager at NSPCC, in response to former broadcaster Huw Edwards being given a suspended prison term after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children... “Online child sexual abuse is at record levels and offenders like Edwards who fuel this crime should be in no doubt about its severity and the impact it has on victims. Companies must also act by putting technology in place that can identify and disrupt child abuse images being shared on their messaging services so victims can be safeguarded and offenders prosecuted. If anyone is sent or sees a child abuse image online they should report it immediately. The NSPCC Helpline is available for advice and support in this situation or if you are concerned about the safety of a young person. You can contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000 or emailing help@NSPCC.org.uk.” #nspcc #childline #huwedwards #bbc #media #abuse #childsafetyonline #safeguarding #childprotection #victims #technology #helpline #channel4 #itv #channel5 #support #onlinesafety #advice #children #youngpeople #everychildhood

A new report from the Childlight - Global Child Safety Institute campaign group has highlighted the staggering scale of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) – with estimates that at least 300 million children a year are victims – and has urged governments, health experts and law enforcement to tackle OCSEA as “a global health pandemic”, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. ❝The report reveals that as many as one in nine men in parts of the world have sexually offended online against children – and that many would also go on to commit sexual contact offences with children if they believed it could be kept secret.❞ ❝Child sexual exploitation and abuse is a global health pandemic. However, this is a hidden pandemic, one that has been ignored and pushed to the side for far too long because the reality is often too difficult to contemplate.❞ - Paul Stanfield, CEO, Childlight ❝Just when more than ever we need to shine a light to protect our children, with reports of child sexual exploitation and abuse material being filed once every second, lights are being turned off.❞ - Paul Stanfield, CEO, Childlight [SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE] https://lnkd.in/dMdKGYTp #lawenforcement #policing #police #crime #childabuse #childsexualabuse #victims

🏙️👹🧟♂️🔪💥👶🧒👦… Kids deserve to be protected & safe. Predators deserve no mercy nor freedom to randomly target the innocent. #fundthepolice #thinblueline #kidssafematters #kidsmatters #drugepidemic #mentalillnessepidemic #dysfunctionalcities #felons #childmolesters #protectourkids #childabduction #protectoursons #protectourdaughters #sexcrimes #predators #criminals #prisonsystem #crimeandpunishmemt #lawandorder #justicesystem #postcovid #criminalrights #felonrights #unsafecities #mentalinstitutionsrequired #mentalhealth #childtrafficing #humantrafficing #childabuse #gunrights #concealedweaponpermits #opencarrylaws #secondamendment #reversingultrawokism #moderatemajority #radicallymoderate #childpredators #evilmonsters

As we continue to combat the heinous crime of human trafficking, we must remember that children are among the most vulnerable to exploitation. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that no child is left behind in this fight.Human trafficking is a scourge that affects millions of children worldwide, forcing them into forced labor, sex slavery, and other forms of exploitation. These young victims are often subjected to unimaginable physical and emotional abuse, robbing them of their childhood , freedom and future.We must act now to protect our children and ensure that they are not sold,exploited or forgotten. This requires a coordinated effort from governments, civil society, and individuals to:- Strengthen laws and policies to prevent child trafficking- Provide support services and safe havens for child survivors- Raise awareness and educate communities about the dangers of child trafficking- Collaborate with international partners to combat cross-border traffickingWe cannot afford to leave any child behind. Let us work together to create a world where every child can grow up safe, free, and full of hope.Conclusion "As we commemorate World Anti-Trafficking Day, we reaffirm our commitment to leaving no child behind in the fight against human trafficking. We must continue to work tirelessly to prevent child trafficking, protect vulnerable children, and provide support to survivors. Together, we can create a world where every child can grow up safe, free, and full of hope. Let us join forces to make this vision a reality and ensure that no child is left behind. #LeaveNoChildBehind #EndHumanTrafficking #WorldAntiTraffickingDay" Gerald Johnson Shirichena The Vukarhani Trust +263771170244geraldjs@vukarhani.org

3 June 2024 It could mean jail if you don’t report the suspicion of sexual abuse of a child You can be imprisoned for up to five years if you don’t report your suspicions that a child might be sexually abused, to the police. You don’t have to be directly involved or have evidence, and can report anonymously if the circumstances allow and you don’t have to be called as a witness. “There is no room for you to use your discretion. There are three legislations at play compelling you to report to the South African Police Service (SAPS), irrespective whether you think the children are too young or there might not be a case. It is up to the police to investigate all allegations,” says Adv Salome Scheepers. Scheepers, Senior State Advocate at the Sexual Offence and Community Affairs Unit (#SOCA) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), tasked as Portfolio Manager for domestic violence, addressed #MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, on its third webinar educating the Union’s more than 65 000 members during Child Protection Week. This year’s theme is “every conversation matters”. #MISA designed the webinar series to educate members on subjects they frequently seek advice about. Scheepers addressed the consequences people face if they don’t adhere to the mandatory reporting of abuse, neglect, exposure to domestic violence or sexual assault of children. Failure to adhere to legislation is punishable with between three to five years imprisonment, depending on the abuse that is not reported. Scheepers referred to the case of Poppie Koekemoer who was only three years old when she died in October 2016, in Brits. She had been abused for eight months by her mother and stepfather. “In her case the Judge ruled that everyone involved had to be investigated for their failure to report the abuse to the police.” According to Scheepers the Constitution protects the rights of children, but the reality is that the majority of children suffer abuse from those responsible to care for them in their own homes. “Child abuse is not just a social ill, it is a pervasive crisis that affects the very foundation of our communities, families, and most importantly, our children. “It is our collective responsibility to act, to intervene, and to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Children represent the future. They are our hope, our potential, and our tomorrow. To read more, please see our Facebook post

The 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗣𝗢𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗔𝗰𝘁), enacted in 2012, plays a crucial role in safeguarding children from sexual abuse and exploitation in India. As a responsible citizen and professional, it's vital to understand the key provisions of this important law. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: POCSO aims to: Define and criminalize various forms of sexual offenses against children. Provide a robust legal framework for reporting, investigation, and trial of these offenses. Ensure speedy justice and appropriate punishment for perpetrators. Offer comprehensive care and protection for child victims. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: POCSO defines a "child" as anyone below 18 years of age. The Act outlines various offenses, including penetrative sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography involving children. It prescribes strict punishments for offenders, ranging from imprisonment to life imprisonment, and in extreme cases, the death penalty. POCSO emphasizes child-friendly reporting procedures and special courts for speedy trials. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲? Understanding POCSO is not just a legal obligation, but a moral responsibility. By raising awareness and promoting its provisions, we can help create a safer environment for children. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼? 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳: Familiarize yourself with the key features of POCSO. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲: If you suspect a child is being abused, report it to the authorities immediately. 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Share information about POCSO and encourage others to learn about it. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. #POCSOAct #ChildProtection #Safety #Awareness #TogetherWeCan