Sextortion: Prevalence, How to Recognize, Ties to Child Suicide and Abuse

Course Description

The audience will be provided with a discussion concerning the prevalence of sextortion in the U.S. and abroad, which focuses on current statistics, media reports, and what investigators are battling during current investigations. Attendees will learn about the various statutes and laws that address sextortion across the country and how these cases may involve an international component. The application of digital evidence and trial strategies will also be included in this workshop. All members of the MDT will benefit from this session that will provide practical information on an emerging topic in child exploitation. 

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the prevalence of sextortion in the U.S. and abroad.

2. Examine ways to identify and recognize victims of sextortion.

3. Explore how sextortion is tied to suicide and abuse.

4. Combating sextortion: steps and techniques to properly investigate sextortion.

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