91. User: The Danger Online
Two cases are discussed today, both involving sensitive topics about child sexual abuse. Please listen with care.
His message to her read “I made a vow to you that in sickness and in health I would always be with you.”
It’s not a romantic notion sent from one loving spouse to another, but rather - a real-life message sent from an adult male to a child.
A Roblox developer known as “Doc” and a group of online predators known as “The Bored Group” are taken down and prosecuted for targeting dozens of children. This episode includes resources for parents to discuss the dangers of the dark web.
For information about Project Safe Childhood:
For resources on keeping children safe online:
https://www.wxyz.com/news/reading-this-predators-playbook-could-help-protect-your-child
https://www.icmec.org/icmec-resources/
https://www.d2l.org/child-grooming-signs-behavior-awareness/
https://www.justice.gov/psc/national-strategy-child-exploitation-prevention-and-interdiction
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Sources for this Episode:
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-roblox-pedophile-problem/
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/10/21/roblox-child-predators-safety
https://www.icmec.org/resources/terminology/
https://internetsafety101.org/grooming
https://www.activefence.com/blog/predators-abusing-generative-ai/
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/12/11/feds-sued-over-prison-attack-killed-sex-offender-hurt-2-others/6514420002/
https://www.wxyz.com/news/reading-this-predators-playbook-could-help-protect-your-child
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