The offline forms of crime and violence against children are ending new forms of expression in the internet and social media and their effects on children are amplified.

‘Children can be protected from online abuse by improving laws and policies, reporting and removing offensive materials, probing and prosecuting offenders and spreading digital literacy.’

The report by UNICEF India provided various forms of cybercrimes against children including sex-texting, online grooming, production and distribution of child harmful material, and cyber bullying. The report provides various recommendations to address the issue of underreporting of such cases. 




Ajay Kumar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said, “The Ministry is taking steps to block sites depicting child abuse. However, given the nature of the menace, this requires a collective effort from all stakeholders, including service providers, content providers, civil society and regulatory authorities.”
Offline forms of crime and violence against children are ending new forms of expression in the online world and their effects on children are amplified, according to the report.
Parents, professionals and policymakers should be empowered to play an active role in preventing and protecting children from a child online abuse and exploitation.
Technical solutions and a high degree of preparedness, collaboration and coordination among stakeholders make a safe online ecosystem for children.
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“No single agency or government institution can ensure the safety of children from online threats and violence,” said Louis-Georges Arsenault, UNICEF India Representative.
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Source-Medindia