ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL KWAME RAOUL’S OFFICE SAYS REPORTS OF ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ARE ON THE RISE.
CYBER CRIME SPECIALIST CHRISTINE FELLER SAYS THEY ARE EXPECTING TO SEE A 16 PERCENT INCREASE IN REPORTS THIS YEAR. AND WHILE MOST INVOLVE ADULTS ABUSING CHILDREN, KIDS ARE ALSO POSTING INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT ON INSTAGRAM AND SNAPCHAT. ADDITIONALLY…
FELLER HAS THIS ADVICE FOR PARENTS:
THE ILLINOIS INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE WORKS TO INVESTIGATE THESE REPORTS, TRAINS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROVIDES ONLINE SAFETY EDUCATION TO KIDS AND ADULTS.