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Anastasia Powell examines the new NSW laws to address #technologyfacilitatedabuse. "A key plank of the new reforms is a revision of #stalking laws in the state. This revision will recognise the increasing role technologies such as GPS trackers play in #familyviolence. These changes to the NSW stalking laws are welcome. But they may not be enough to address the widespread use of technology to stalk and harass people – especially women. The reason is simple: too often police and courts don’t take tech-facilitated family violence seriously." #domesticviolence #domesticandfamilyviolence #DFV #intimatepartnerviolence #IPV #violenceagainstwomen #VAW

The TAKE IT DOWN Act, introduced by Senators Cruz and Klobuchar, addresses the urgent issue of non-consensual intimate images (NCII), including AI-generated deepfakes. This bipartisan legislation aims to: 1. Criminalize the publication and distribution of NCII. 2. Mandate the removal of such content within 48 hours of victim notification. 3. Protect victims by providing legal remedies to reclaim control over their images. 4. Ensure accountability for perpetrators and online platforms. There is a tremendous need for this Act as social media exacerbates the spread and impact of NCII, causing severe psychological and social harm. This legislation is a critical step towards creating a safer online environment and protecting individuals from exploitation and abuse.

CW: Topics related to sexual assault and gender based violence, specifically as they relate to Indigenous communities. Please take good care! Post 2 of 3: April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (hashtag #SAAPM). In the U.S., Indigenous people are twice as likely to experience sexual violence compared to other communities/races. This is a public health crisis, further exacerbated by wide gaps in access to and funding for care, and a legacy of paternalism and colonialism that - until recently, and still so in some communities - has prevented Indigenous communities & Tribal Law Enforcement from pursuing their own criminal and restorative justice actions. Adding further: 86-96 percent of the sexual abuse of Native women is committed by non-Indigenous perpetrators who are rarely brought to justice. While there's SO much more to do to in regards to both pre- and postvention for these crimes, some states have begun to pursue intervention measures to support Indigenous communities in their pursuit of justice. Colorado is one such example. In 2022, SB 22-150 established the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR). The Office helps connect families with resources, works to increase awareness regarding MMIR, develops and enhances partnerships with Tribal Law Enforcement and communities. Indigenous communities that are affected by the crisis of sexual & domestic violence are THE experts when it comes to their own care and criminal justice proceedings. States are just one piece of the puzzle. If you or a loved one has been affected by any of the topics mentioned above, please see below for a couple of resources that may be of use. More soon! --- National Sexual Assault Hotline: RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline provides free, confidential, and anonymous 24/7 support by phone at 800.656.HOPE (4673) in both English and Spanish, or online in English at online.RAINN.org and in Spanish at RAINN.org/es. National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center: An organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children through policy advocacy and direct service provision. The NIWRC operates the Strong Hearts Native Helpline, which supports Native survivors of violence in crisis, and facilitates local resource connection. You can connect to this hotline by calling 844.762.8483. Sources: Indian Law Resource Center, RAINN, Columbia School of Public Health

BREAKING > Two eSafety industry codes will come into effect this Sunday to deter offenders from storing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through online file storage services in Australia, whilst holding tech companies accountable to act to prevent the misuse of their platforms. The Relevant Electronic Services standard will cover a range of online communication services including online messaging and texts, video conferencing and encrypted communications, including Messenger, Skype and WhatsApp, which have been identified by the Australian Institute of Criminology and the University of Nottingham Rights Lab as popular services offenders use to live stream child sexual abuse. The Designated Internet Services standard will also come into effect this Sunday and cover online file and photo storage services, which will be obligated to implement systems, processes and technologies to disrupt and deter CSAM being stored or made available on their services, and to put in place, publish and enforce user policies to that effect. Swipe to read what David Braga, IJM Australia's CEO and Julie Inman-Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner had to say.

The involvement of young children in criminal activities is becoming an urgent issue and although it has been researched before, it is imperative we find a solution and then implement it soon. This blog post sheds light on why this is happening and how we can address it. Join the discussion and read more: https://wix.to/zxI8NsW #ChildSafety #CriminalJustice #Awareness #childabduction #childcrime #crime

The protection of children online is a global problem. To stop images and videos of children being sexually abused online, to defend them, demands a global solution. Our Members are doing the right thing. All children deserve to be protected from sexual abuse and exploitation. Could you join us too? Find out how at www.iwf.org.uk/membership.

via Defend Young Minds We share #DefendYoungMinds post because we are also deeply concerned with the decision of Germany's Parliament to remove '#possession of #child #sexual #abuse #materials (#CSAM)' as a criminal offense. This means that the country's Criminal Code will no longer include the section related to #child #pornography. As a result, minimum sentencing for possession of CSAM will be reduced, and the criminal charge will become a misdemeanor once the bill takes effect. ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4avkLLd ⚠️ Overall, this vote sends harmful messages about child safety, potentially endangering vulnerable children and undermining efforts to combat exploitation and protect their rights. Protecting our children should always be a top priority - including stronger measures to ensure their safety and well-being. Share this post to stand with us against decriminalizing the possession of CSAM. #internetsafety #digitalsafety #parentalcontrols #pornographyprevention #AIMCnews #ParentalitéNumérique #SécuritéEnLigne #Tech #ProtectionEnfance #ContrôleParental #écrans #InternetDangers #Europe via www.defendyoungminds.com

As kids get older, their preferences matter more in custody cases. Dads, learn how your child’s age and maturity can impact the court’s decision. 🔗 Want to catch the whole series? Head to our YOUTUBE channel! Link: https://lnkd.in/gWRk4gFx #CustodyRights #DadsMatter #FamilyLaw #HembreeBellLaw

#Sextortion is a rampant global issue affecting thousands of youths. Social media companies and governments alike are being urged to take action to safeguard young people from the dangers of international sextortion schemes. Learn more on the latest #blog: https://bit.ly/3vlSwAl

From the Book of Spoon: Kids need Five (5) things (all in healthy/appropriate forms): 1. Love - in its natural form, familia, with friends or a cause. A deep affection for something or someone. 2. Affection -In its healthy, appropriate form. A hug, a pat on the back, a hearty handshake, or a SMILE.. 3. Discipline - Correction, consequences, can also include emotional, spiritual, and physical dedication to something. 4. Commitment – If you say you are going to do something DO it, if you say you support something, support it!! ** If our children DONT get One - Four frrom healthy sources, they can get them from...... 5. Internet - Unfortunately, for the good educational, entertainment and economic aids the internet has, Child Sex Predators/Traffickers know this and one of the means they use to attack our children is the internet!!! If you would like to hear/learn more, come check us out at the National Center for Victims of Crime’s 2024 National Training Institute in Portland, Oregon from September 18th - September 20th, 2024. We will breakdown, Missing Children, Child Sex trafficking and conclude with a dynamic case study.......... BBlessed, BSafe https://lnkd.in/eJNjRNbR