Understanding the Intersection of Sextortion, CSAM and Child Sex Trafficking

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CT

Location: Dallas D1/D2

Credit Hours: 1.25

Primary Presenter(s)

Kathryn Rifenbark (she/her/hers)

Director - CyberTipline, Public Reports
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Presentation Handout

Co-Presenter(s)

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Tiffany Henderson

Program Manager, Child Sex Trafficking Team
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Robert Lung (he/him/his)

Judge
District Court of Colorado

This workshop will provide a deeper understanding of sextortion, online enticement, child sex abuse material (CSAM), and the intersection of those issues with child sex trafficking. Participants will hear directly from a survivor on the unique impacts and long-term effects online imagery can have on victimization and healing. We will also explore the various forms of child sex trafficking including familial trafficking, which often includes victimization by the child's biological family and can start as early as infancy or toddler age. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what resources are available to support their investigations and the survivors in their cases.

Learning Objectives:

Explore the intersection of lesser-known forms of child sex trafficking, such as familial trafficking and the intersection of CSAM production
Understand the impacts and long-term effects of online imagery on survivors
Equip with resources through NCMEC to law enforcement, prosecutors, and survivors related to child sex trafficking and CSAM