Cardozo Public Law, Policy and Ethics Journal
Abstract
The Internet, while a transformative tool for society, has become a breeding ground for online sexual solicitation of minors, with predators exploiting its anonymity to target vulnerable adolescents, particularly females aged 13 to 17. Despite efforts by government programs like the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and independent organizations, the lack of uniform sentencing guidelines and inconsistent data collection undermine deterrence and prevention. The note advocates for stricter sentencing, enhanced awareness campaigns, and improved data collection to combat this growing issue effectively.
Disciplines
Communications Law | Law | Sexuality and the Law
Recommended Citation
Elana T. Jacobs,
Online Sexual Solicitation of Minors: An Analysis of the Average Predator, His Victims, What is Being Done and Can be Done to Decrease Occurrences of Victimization,
10
Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J.
505
(2012).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol10/iss3/4