Director, Family Advocacy Division National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
As the national clearinghouse & largest child advocacy organization in the U.S., the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will share insights on child sexual exploitation. Current technological threats will be discussed, specifically financial sextortion, generative AI & violent online groups. 911 operators & first responders may see this type of victimization as a suicide attempt call & it is important to know online victimization may be driving this behavior. We will discuss helpful questions to uncover motivation behind a child’s self-harming behavior & provide practical tips to ensure those responding are addressing their well-being after the call ends.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the current risks children are facing online, such as financial sextortion, generative AI, and sextortion through violent online groups.
Understand the resources NCMEC can offer to law enforcement, victim advocates, families and survivors.
Be equipped with practical resiliency techniques to promote employee wellness after handling a difficult call or case.
