CRIM 316 Chapter 7: 316 - textbook ch 7
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Dangers of child porn and internet 3 fold: children being exploited for pornographic images, children accessing pornographic images, children being solicited online. Child pornography: depiction of sexually explicit behavior involving a minor under age of 18 years: visual, written and/or audio depiction of child engaged in sexual activity or depiction of the child"s genitals. Copine describe 10 types of exploitation based upon severity of depicted sexual acts: indicative nudist erotica posing erotic posing explicit erotic posing explicit sexual activity. 3 factors for growth of pornography: accessibility, affordability, and anonymity. Many method of accessing child pornography are not accessible by average internet user; they may be hidden, not searchable, password-protected, or encrypted; may require link through personal connection or to join a group. 8 key methods of accessing child pornography online: webpages & websites, webcams, email, e-groups, newsgroups, bulletin board system (bbs), chat room, p2p.