Citation

Siljeur N. Child Abuse Res. South Afr. 2016; 17(2): 95-102.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, South African Professional Society on the Abuse of Children)

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Abstract

Cyber-sex with children is becoming an enormous problem globally. The internet and technological advances have created opportunities for child abusers to access children more easily and coerce them into performing various sexual acts. Globally, great strides have been made with regards to child protection by means of international and regional conventions. Domestically, the South African Constitution and other legislation have put in place a robust legal framework to protect children from abuse. However, this article suggests that collaboration between public sector, private sector and civil society at international and national level is required to protect children. Law enforcement agencies, specifically the South African Police Service, should collect meaningful data related to sexual abuse of children and, furthermore, should strengthen their collaboration with international law enforcement agencies.

Language: en