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One in six internet-using children from a survey in 12 countries across Asia and Africa are found to experience at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, with many experiences undisclosed, according to research in Nature. N=11,912


Enabling parental mediation of online activities and children’s knowledge of where to seek help after sexual harassment or assault is associated with higher rates of disclosure of technology-facilitated CSEA.

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