With the rapid increase in live-streaming technology, offenders have discovered a new and innovative means to exploit and victimize children from a distance. This new means of exploitation presents unique investigative and prosecutorial issues. Through case-based data, this workshop will provide law enforcement and prosecutors with information to successfully investigate and prosecute live-streaming child sexual abuse offenses.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the common live-streaming platforms, what they look like and how they function.
Upon completion, participants will be able to initiate a proactive investigation on a live-streaming platform that can be prosecuted.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify, understand, and present the types of evidence that may be recovered.