Germany is doing something unique to stop child abuse before it happens. They have a special program called Dunkelfeld. It helps people who might harm kids but haven't been caught yet. This is different from usual programs that work with people who have already been convicted. The Dunkelfeld program is voluntary. That means people choose to join it. This makes it di...
The job of a police officer is tough. It is even tougher when they are dealing with child sexual abuse material. This is a fact that is often overlooked. These officers and staff are at a higher risk of mental health issues. This is due to the nature of their work. They often see and deal with some of the worst things imaginable. It is not just the images and video...
The internet is a vast and complex place, where bad things can happen to children. One of these things is online grooming, a form of manipulation that can lead to child sexual abuse. To fight this, scientists have been using something called machine learning. Machine learning is like teaching a computer to recognize patterns. In a recent study, researchers looked at ...
In response to rising concerns, the British government has decided to launch a rapid review into the extent of child sexual abuse by gangs. This move comes after Elon Musk, a tech billionaire, brought attention to the issue through his social media platform. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the three-month audit in Parliament, stating it will look into the curr...
Imagine being a healthcare professional in India. You might be thinking, "I deal with physical health, not crimes like child sexual abuse. " But turns out, medical and dental professionals play a crucial role in spotting such problems. That's where the POCSO Act comes in, introduced in 2012 to shield kids from sexual offenses. So, how well do these pros understand th...
Artificial Intelligence is making it easier for people to create disturbing images of children. These fake pictures are beginning to spread online. Law enforcement is working hard to stop this. They say that making or sharing such images is a serious crime. Justice Department officials explained that people using AI tools to create these harmful images will be inves...
The recent arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world, with Toncoin's value plummeting over 20%. But is this a direct result of the alleged criminal activity on Telegram, or are there other factors at play? Can we really assume that Durov's arrest is solely due to the alleged criminal activity, or are there other politica...