Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children

Global increase in cases of predators coercing children to harm themselves or produce child sexual abuse material Cases of predators coercing children into producing sexual photos and videos of themselves have surged globally in the past year, a cruel phenomenon known as “sadistic online exploitation”, child safety experts and law enforcement officials warn. In cases of sadistic online exploitation, perpetrators target vulnerable teens on social media platforms and online games. These predato...

By Katie McQue