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Sexual Exploration… And The Child Abuse of Modern Day Slavery

bwardell — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:02:07 +0000

Human Trafficking – Modern-day slavery is real, and shame on all of us!

This is such an atrocity of the human behavior, and an assault on human rights and the dignity of the person. How in all that is holy, can we keep silent about what is happening to children.

Children are stripped of their inalienable rights, freedom, justice, and peace.

Human trafficking is a billion dollar business and it is well-organized consisting of recruiters, fraudulent employment opportunities, facilitators of transportation, exploiters and end beneficiaries of so-called goods and services provided and produced by trafficked persons.

If you are going to traffic the illegal movement of humans, it is done through fear, intimidation, and heinous acts of indecency and cruelty. It is an action carried out by the most severe, abusive, and demeaning practices for the purpose of the exploitation of human beings.

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Tracy Webb Director of Child Abuse Policy Stops By The CyberHood Watch to Talk About Kids & Digital Safety

dballard — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:30:29 +0000

Tracy Webb | Crime Prevention and Youth Protection Division & Director of Child Abuse Policy

Tracy Webb is a Senior Trial Attorney and the Managing Attorney for the Crime Prevention and Youth Protection Division & Director of Child Abuse Policy for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.

As a criminal prosecutor for the past twenty-seven (27) years, Tracy has seen most of what is out there involved with crimes against children. Tracy noted that there has been an increase with crimes against children with the onset of the Internet and the digital devices.

There needs to be a shift in the perception of cell phones…They are not cell phones any longer. Our kids are carrying mini-computers in his or her pocket capable of outperforming some of the desktops and laptops used in the market. We are providing our children mini computers that can also function as a cell phone, web browser, camera, camcorder, music player, etc.

Catherine Teitelbaum, Director of Child Safety at Yahoo!, posed the question, “When should we allow our children cell phones”? We should ask ourselves, what is the intended use of the phone? Many times, as parents, we only want to be able to contact our child to assure they have made the bus, arrived at a destination, or for them to contact home. The other functions are out of the scope for the intended use at present. There are still some very basic phones available with pre-programmed numbers to call and void of all the bells and whistles…ET call home – that is it.

Later, when his or her daughter exhibit a more mature digital behavior that reflects a deeper understanding of the basic safety best practices and dangers present on the Internet should you consider an upgrade. A smart phone is a privilege not a right. Here is another caveat…Smart phones need smart users, so as a parent you need to have a good understanding how the little mini-computer works.

One of the task force that Tracy Webb sits on is the Los Angeles Adolescence Suicide Review Team. The team of experts consists of law enforcement, health care, and social services that assemble monthly to evaluate the suicide cases that happened in Los Angeles County. According to Tracy, the information has been horrifying, “There seems to be a whole new world of cruelty that kids, and frankly adults sometimes are using on one another”, which has created a new order of cyberbullying.

There are several components of bullying and cyberbullying. Other than the obvious, the victim who is the target of the bully or the cyberbully, in addition there are also the bystanders and the re-enforcers. Each individual affects a role in the escalation or diffusing the bully. Peers have an enormous influence over the situation. Peers collectively and publically disapproving the bully’s action will have a greater impact in disarming the situation.

In the case of social media and cyberbullying, the bystanders are all those who view or participate in the bullying behavior online. One of the first steps we need to do is inform parents and school officials. Again, a common denominator that surfaces repeatedly is communication and awareness. We need to be talking about the issues with our children.

A question we asked Tracy was why do kids hesitate approaching his or her parent when faced with cyber bullying or other problems on the Internet? It is an age-old answer, “kids are embarrassed, and/or they think they can handle these things on their own. In addition, kids do not understand the potential of escalation. Every situation is different, however; peer pressure is a powerful deterrent, and if you can develop peer groups that work, together to stop bullying it will be more effective.

Tracy Webb Defender of Children

Adults need to recognize that the brain of a child is not fully developed to handle all the current technologies and yet we have thrown our children into the digital age without any training or understanding what might be presented to them. It is unlikely any child can defend against an online predator and his years of mastering techniques befriending children and the grooming process. Be sure your child understands that he or she can approach you with any problem that may arise on the internet. Two of the top reasons kids do not tell his or her parent of an existing problem is because they fear the parent is going to freak-out and/or take away their computer privileges. Assure your child he or she can come to you no matter what, even if they have made a mistake.

Then add to the digital mix of problems the children who are “sexting” one another, and treading precariously in legal matters of child pornography and distribution. Some teens now live their entire lives as a registered sex offender because of a childish indiscretion. Kids do not fully understand the legal consequences of the technology they are using. Parents need to talk to his or her child about these matters. The laws were not set up or prepared to deal with many of these new technologies confronting our children. Parents need to understand the childish behaviors surrounding the seduction of technology.

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Fifteen years ago, adults had little or no computer experience, maybe a science fair or two, but no prior grounding or life experiences in technology to draw upon to pass on to his or her child. The transition into the Digital Age and broadband are uncharted waters with many unknown variables. Parents need to prepare his or her child for growing up digitally with a solid understanding of the new technologies and the social networks…Communicate with your children.

How do we control our private information, and particularly our children? Today’s eKids are the first generation of technology-based children, and raised by parents that does not get the technology; digitally impaired. There is hope, the next generation of eKids will be parented by more technically well-informed individuals and live an eLife without trouble.

ICAC-TF (Internet Crimes Against Children–Task Force) – Who will listen? How do you deal with professional grief? What is vicarious victimization? These are major concerns for members who deal with crimes against children, and the task of keeping children safe from horrific acts of violence. Not everyone is cut out to do this work; it takes a special person to deal in this section. “You need to be able to compartmentalize and not take the cases home with you”, said Tracy. “You see the worst of the worst when you deal with individuals that hunt children”, continued Tracy.

Kids Do Not Always Draw The Best Conclusions In Cyberspace

How do you spend the years Tracy Webb and others have defending our children against perverted hunters and not vicariously become victimized by all that you have seen and heard…You don’t. So, let us not forget to provide the care and attention our defenders of children deserve. Thank you Tracy and all the others like you for what you do to protect the innocence of our children.

Here is a heads up for parents regarding a recent trend… Impersonating another online with the intent to cause harm is taking cyberbullying to the next level…Children on children victimization. Parents need to learn the technologies and start talking to one another about these new technologies. For example if you hear kids talking about “Formspring” or “ChatRoulette” it’s time to decide if these are sites appropriate for your child.

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david c ballard

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Parents Are Key to Ending Cyberbullying; Monitoring Internet Activity and Interactions, Essential (prweb.com)
Time to take the ‘cyber’ out of cyberbullying (news.cnet.com)
Cyberbullying (education.com)
Randy Taran: Cyberbullying: Strategies to Take Back Your Power (huffingtonpost.com)

Potential Effects of Children who are Cyberstalking Victims

bwardell — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:04:08 +0000

Cyberstalking: The Mysterious Big Bad Wolf You Won’t See (part 2 of 3)

Just because cyberstalking does not include physical contact with the perpetrator does not mean it’s not as threatening or frightening as any other type of crime especially for children. Victims of cyberstalking often experience psychological trauma, as well as physical and emotional reactions as a result of their victimization. Some of these effects may include:

changes in sleeping and eating patterns

nightmares

hyper-vigilance

anxiety

helplessness

fear for safety

shock and disbelief

It is a parent and educator’s responsibility to always be on the lookout for these symptoms, and once found, to try to determine the cause. Please bear in mind that sometimes children will exhibit these symptoms and it is not because of cyberstalking. In other words, don’t think that every time there’s a problem, blame it on a cyberstalker. However, once the cause has been determined to be cyberstalking, then the appropriate measures need to be taken to try to resolve the issue at hand.

Child Protection From Cyberstalking

Child protection is a complex subject with a number of strategies involved. Policies and practices must be put in place to keep our precious children safe from harm — from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect and cyber crimes. Any law-enforcement official knows that this issue is not to be taken lightly.

You should be aware that there are many facets to protecting our children. Much of it starts at the level of police departments, law-enforcement officials, and public institutions that work with children. Here are some examples:

Child-protection legislation sets out how child abuse should be reported and investigated, and imposes obligations on people dealing with children. This includes a requirement in most states and territories for people working with children, to undergo a national criminal history check (in other words, be screened) to determine their suitability for working with children.

Most state legislation also requires specific persons to report reasonable suspicions of children being abused or neglected. Individuals working with children including teachers and in some states and territories, other government workers who deal directly with children — are required by law to report any suspicions of child abuse or maltreatment, including neglect.

Tips To Protect Children In School And Sport Activities

There are actions you can take to ensure children feel safe and protected. These good practices include the following:

use positive reinforcement and acceptable language when talking about or to a child

develop a calm and non-confrontational behavior management style in a teaching or activity environment with children

make sure that any physical contact with children (or adults for that matter) is done in a way that makes them feel comfortable, for example, shaking hands and a congratulatory pat on the back.

avoid situations where an adult who has no relationship with the child (e.g. family) ends up alone with a child.

where children need to be transported, ensure there is more than one child (and, if possible, more than one adult) in the vehicle

manage allegations (disclosures) of child abuse through established processes and reporting lines (e.g social workers, law-enforcement specialists) to ensure there is due process and natural justice

document all incidents involving physical restraint of children or violence involving children

document all incidents that seem to be unusual or ‘out of the ordinary’ in terms of child behavior or interaction either between themselves or with adults.

teach children that they have a right to feel safe, and know what they can do if they do not feel safe (if they are abused, harassed or discriminated against).

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