Online Victimization: A Report on the Nation's Youth

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2000-06

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Crimes Against Children Research Center

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This report describes the variety of disconcerting experiences young lnternet users say they have online and says they react. It also provides a window into our families and young people are addressing matters of danger and Protection on the Internet. Some of the news is reassuring. At the same time, it suggests that the seamy side ofthe Internet spills into the lives of an uncomfortably large number ofyouth and relatively few families or young people do much about it. It highlights a great need for private and public initiatives to raise awareness and provide solutions.

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Victimization, Intervention, Exploitation, Internet

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