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Technology is now part of our daily lives. We use it to search, learn and connect with others but how is this increased accessibility impacting on people in the community who may be vulnerable? In this episode we look at offenders who use digital platforms to groom and offend against their victims. We learn about the work of Victoria Police's Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team who play a critical role in investigating these crimes. We also speak with Frank, a father whose daughter was the victim of online grooming to an older man who she met in a gaming environment.
In the last episode of Unspeakable, we look at the various preventative programs that are being implemented by Victoria Police. We speak with police members and partners about the introduction of Multidisciplinary Centres, the Enhanced Response Model to Child Sexual Exploitation which is aimed...
Published 11/08/17
Sexual offending is overwhelmingly a relationship-based crime and resistance from victims happens far less than many people thing. A common reason for this is grooming. In this episode we learn of Lucy's story. She was sadly abused by her step-father from the age of eight. We also speak with...
Published 10/04/17