Online Child Sexual Abuse: An Indian Perspective (Springer Series on Asian Criminology and Criminal Justice Research)

Book info: Online Child Sexual Abuse: An Indian Perspective (Springer Series on Asian Criminology and Criminal Justice Research) (Hardcover, 142 pages) – Springer, 2024. Language: English.

This book discusses the phenomenon of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), in the context of the Indian law enforcement and criminal justice system. It helps readers understand the complexities involved in these types of online crimes, and the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in the investigation and justice process.

This volume analyzes the unique challenges faced by law enforcement when dealing with cybercrime, and specifically when the victims are minors.

Representing a unique analysis of the surge of child sexual abuse material on the internet during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, this book discusses cybercrime and societal behavior patterns. With practical remedial steps to control and preclude online child sexual abuse, this volume will be of interest to law enforcement, researchers, and child protection advocates in India and other developing digital economies.

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This book discusses the phenomenon of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), in the context of the Indian law enforcement and criminal justice system. It helps readers understand the complexities involved in these types of online crimes, and the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in the investigation and justice process.

This volume analyzes the unique challenges faced by law enforcement when dealing with cybercrime, and specifically when the victims are minors.

Representing a unique analysis of the surge of child sexual abuse material on the internet during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, this book discusses cybercrime and societal behavior patterns. With practical remedial steps to control and preclude online child sexual abuse, this volume will be of interest to law enforcement, researchers, and child protection advocates in India and other developing digital economies.

About the Author

Dr Balsing Rajput Current Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Hon’ble Eknath Shindeji. Ex-Deputy Commissioner of Crime Prevention & Detection. He was the pioneer in conducting ‘Operation Black Face’ against Child pornography conducted by Maharashtra Cyber during the covid-19 pandemic.

Dr Dhrumi Gada Double Gold medalist in her masters [LLM], Chief Minister’s fellow Maharashtra State [2019 batch] and PhD researcher at Symbiosis International University. She was also closely associated with Operation Black face.

Amit K A professional with an experience of over 16 years in banking, cyber security, cyber law, data privacy and compliance.