Police enlist charities to address teen involvement in online child abuse
The Guardian reported that police forces are turning to specialist charities and partner agencies to cope with a growing number of teenagers caught up in…
The Guardian reported that police forces are turning to specialist charities and partner agencies to cope with a growing number of teenagers caught up in online child abuse. New pornography laws have come into force, and frontline officers warn that viewing extreme content could put young people on a pathway toward real‑life abusive images of children. Officers say exposure to such material may lead youths toward actual abuse images, prompting police to seek external help. By working with charities, police hope to intervene early and provide support for at‑risk teenagers.
Why it matters
The shift shows police are seeking external support to tackle a rise in teen involvement in online child abuse as new pornography laws are implemented.
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