Responding to Sextortion Related Offenses Against Children

This training will identify the methods and tactics used by offenders, and describe why youth are vulnerable to these tactics. It will explain the long-term impact of these crimes on victims, offer a victim-centered response, and provide information on reporting these crimes to law enforcement and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the electronic service providers. This course will conclude with identifying effective Sextortion prevention messages for youth, parents and educators.

Upon completion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Define Sextortion
• Identify Sextortion offender tactics
• Describe why youth are vulnerable to Sextortion offenders
• Explain the impact of Sextortion on victims
• Describe multiple reporting venues for the crime of Sextortion
• Identify effective Sextortion prevention messaging