Online grooming: a mother's story
Summary
This episode explores the crisis of online child sexual abuse, contrasting historical cases like the Wonderland Club with modern social media grooming. It details the story of Jessie, a girl exploited by an American predator via Snapchat, and highlights systemic failures by schools and police who treated her as a suspect. Former minister Jess Phillips and experts argue that existing technology can prevent image sharing, urging immediate government action to protect children from digital exploitation.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: ActiveCampaign and Optum
Jessie's story: Online grooming and school failure
Sponsors: Xero and WeatherTech
Promo: The Dropout podcast
The scale of online child sexual abuse
Police investigation and legal challenges
Proposed tech solutions and legislation
Long-term trauma and data privacy issues
Sponsors: Xero, NYDFS, and Premium Outlets
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