Webcam Child Prostitution: An Exploration of Current and Futuristic Methods of Detection
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2017
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International Journal of Cyber Criminology
Abstract
Webcam child prostitution is an emerging form of online child sexual abuse which the victim simply
sells his/her lives sexual images through Voice-over-IP (VoIP) applications. Although it doesn’t
directly create some negative effects of traditional child prostitution like sexually transmitted diseases, it
may provide future offenders and victims to the traditional crimes such as child prostitution and child
sex tourism. Therefore, appropriate and effective prevention strategies for this heinous act should be
introduced accordingly. In this respect, this article discuss the efficiency of current methods of detection
and propose some futuristic methods such as metadata and content data analysis of VoIP
communications by the private sector and the use of fully automated chatbots for undercover
operations. The applicability of such new methods in real life heavily relies on legal amendments and
requires further research on technical aspects in particular.
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internet victimization, internet prostitution, child prostitution, images, prevention strategies, detection, International Resources, Turkey
Citation
AÇAR, K. V. (2017). Webcam Child Prostitution: An Exploration of Current and Futuristic Methods of Detection. International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 11(1).