Dateline reports from the UK where the government has pledged to become the safest place in the world for kids to use the internet.
This episode was first aired in 2021.
00:00 Intro
01:47 Inside a police unit combatting child sexual abuse materials (CSAM)
04:33 A profile of an average offender
05:26 Chief Constable Simon Bailey is leading the UK’s national policing response to online child abuse
06:13 What parents need to understand about online grooming
06:59 'Rhiannon' was 13 when she was groomed and sexually assaulted
10:06 Internet Watch Foundation identifies and removes child sexual abuse content
13:35 CSAM offender ‘Rob’ talks about internet pornography
16:13 Stop It Now! is a free hotline and counselling service for those who are worried about their sexual thoughts towards children
19:38 Law enforcement official says tech companies aren’t doing enough to combat CSAM
22:49 How the Dutch organisation Meldpunt Kinderporno is fighting against online child sexual abuse
27:38 ‘Rhiannon’s warning to parents
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