Preventive and Corrective Measures Against the Exploitation of Online Child Sexual Abuse Material

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Pinyo Meephiam
Sarit Suebpongsiri

Abstract

Online child sexual exploitation and abuse is a pervasive and growing threat to children, which primarily includes offences related to the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This research examines the current situation of the exploitation of CSAM and proposes comprehensive preventive and corrective measures to address this issue in Thailand. Qualitative research methods were employed to collect data, including documentary research, in-depth interviews, and a focus group discussion. According to research findings, the preventive and corrective measures against the exploitation of CSAM were classified into three levels in accordance with the public health model of crime prevention; 1) primary level – the prevention of CSAM offences, 2) secondary level – the control of CSAM impact and immediate response to the crime, 3) tertiary level – the remedial treatment for victims and the prosecution of offenders, including the prevention of revictimisation and recidivism. Each level of preventive and corrective measures involved five stakeholders, namely legislators, offenders, victims, criminal justice professionals, and service providers.

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Meephiam, P., & Suebpongsiri , S. (2023). Preventive and Corrective Measures Against the Exploitation of Online Child Sexual Abuse Material. Journal of Criminology and Forensic Science, 9(1), 18–36. retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/forensic/article/view/260003
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