Campaign launched against online sexual offenses against minors
Published: Monday, Aug 26th 2024, 08:20
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On Monday, the organization Child Protection Switzerland launched a campaign against sexual offences against children and young people in the virtual world. According to the organization, every second young person in Switzerland claims to have already been sexually harassed online.
It also takes an average of just three minutes for a child to have to endure explicit sexual advances in chat or game forums. This is what Child Protection Switzerland writes in a press release. According to the latest police crime statistics, 85% of those affected by cybersexual offenses are under the age of 20.
These figures illustrate the need to raise awareness and prevent crime in the virtual world. Numerous partners are involved in the campaign, which is set to run for three years - including the "Youth and Media" platform of the Federal Social Insurance Office. The focus for 2024 is the fight against "sextortion", i.e. when someone is put under pressure using intimate photos or videos.
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