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Responding to Sextortion Related Offenses Against Children

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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

Sextortion using technology is an increasing trend seen by law enforcement. Sextortion refers to the crime where someone employs an abuse of power, usually a threat to expose explicit images, in order to coerce a person to do something. 

The training will explain the long-term impact of these crimes on victims, offer a victim-centered response, and provide information on reporting these crimes to law enforcement, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the electronic service provider(s). This course will conclude with identifying effective Sextortion prevention messages for youth, parents and educators.

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

  • Define Sextortion
  • Identify Sextortion offender tactics
  • Describe why youth are vulnerable to Sextortion offenders
  • Explain the impact of Sextortion on victims
  • Describe multiple reporting venues for the crime of Sextortion
  • Identify effective Sextortion prevention messaging

Is This Training For You?

  • Law Enforcement
  • Law Enforcement Support
  • Prosecutors
  • Social Workers
  • Tribes/Tribal Partners

Date Created: July 11, 2023