Sexual exploitation of children on dating platforms and experiences of revictimisation as an adult

This study examined the sexual exploitation of children on dating apps, and their revictimisation as adults. Findings showed that, from a sample of 9,987 Australian dating platform users surveyed, 8.8 percent had used these platforms while under 18 years of age. Of these, 59.3 percent reported recei...

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Main Author: Teunissen, Coen (Author)
Contributors: Cahill, Michael John ; Napier, Sarah ; Cubitt, Timothy ; Boxall, Hayley ; Brown, Rick
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Year: 2024, Pages: 1-16
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Keywords:
Child sexual exploitation
Cybercrime
Peer-reviewed
Sexual Violence
Surveys
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Summary:This study examined the sexual exploitation of children on dating apps, and their revictimisation as adults. Findings showed that, from a sample of 9,987 Australian dating platform users surveyed, 8.8 percent had used these platforms while under 18 years of age. Of these, 59.3 percent reported receiving at least one sexually exploitative request from another dating platform user who knew they were under 18.  Respondents who were victimised on dating platforms while under 18 were more likely to be revictimised as an adult through online and offline sexual violence. They also experienced a greater number of harms. These findings highlight the risks associated with underage dating platform use, the potential for revictimisation as an adult, and the need for these platforms to implement additional safety measures to reduce access among children and adolescents.
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ISSN:1836-2206
DOI:10.52922/ti77482