A never-ending cycleThough on the rise, society often takes online sexual abuse more lightly than physical sexual abuse. “Online abuse ‘lives’ forever. Both children and adults can fall victim to online abuse but the former are particularly vulnerable for several reasons. “Unlike physical abuse, one very damaging aspect of online sexual abuse is that often pictures or videos are taken or shared. Cybersafety: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe Online (Guidebook for Teachers and Parents) is available free online at www.wccpenang.org/books.

Source: The Star October 05, 2021 20:37 UTC