Cyber Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking: Understanding the Nexus

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:30pm EST
Event Description: 

In recent years, the digital landscape has provided perpetrators with new tools and avenues to exploit vulnerable individuals for sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Cyber sexual abuse crimes encompass a wide range of activities, including online grooming, non-consensual sharing of intimate images revenge porn, and sextortion. These crimes often serve as a precursor to sex trafficking, creating a dangerous overlap that demands urgent attention. The legal system is unable to keep pace with the rapidly evolving nature of technology and the sophistication of cybercriminal tactics. Goals of the Webinar: • Raise Awareness: Educate participants about the definitions, characteristics, and consequences of cyber sexual abuse crimes and sex trafficking. • Highlight the Connection: Examine the intricate connections between cyber sexual abuse and sex trafficking, emphasizing the grooming process and recruitment tactics used by traffickers. • Address the challenges in the legal systems that prevent victims from getting justice • Offer proposed next steps on how to address these issues Presented by: Melissa Kaiser, consultant, Melkai Consulting Lindsay Lieberman, Esq., Founder, Managing Attorney, Lindsey Lieberman, LLC NW3C does not share webinar attendees personally identifiable information with any third party without opt iin consent given during registration.

Location: 
4901 Dickens Rd. Suite 110 Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23230
United States
Event Cost Information
AmountDescription
$0.00
Free
Space Available: 
Yes
Organizer Information
Event POC: 
Robin Elkins
Event POC Email: 
Event POC Phone: 
8776287674
Groups audience: 
- Private group -