How Child Sexual Exploitation May Present in 911 Calls
- Presenter(s): Kathryn Rifenbark; Lanae Holmes
- Session Length: 60 minutes
- Date: Jul 27, 2025
As the national clearinghouse & largest child advocacy organization in the U.S., the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will share insights on child sexual exploitation. Current technological threats will be discussed, specifically financial sextortion, generative AI & violent online groups. 911 operators & first responders may see this type of victimization as a suicide attempt call & it is important to know online victimization may be driving this behavior. We will discuss helpful questions to uncover motivation behind a child's self-harming behavior & provide practical tips to ensure those responding are addressing their well-being after the call ends.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current risks children are facing online, such as financial sextortion, generative AI, and sextortion through violent online groups.
- Understand the resources NCMEC can offer to law enforcement, victim advocates, families and survivors.
- Be equipped with practical resiliency techniques to promote employee wellness after handling a difficult call or case.
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As the national clearinghouse & largest child advocacy organization in the U.S., the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will share insights on child sexual exploitation. Current technological threats will be discussed, specifically financial sextortion, generative AI & violent online groups. 911 operators & first responders may see this type of victimization as a suicide attempt call & it is important to know online victimization may be driving this behavior. We will discuss helpful questions to uncover motivation behind a child's self-harming behavior & provide practical tips to ensure those responding are addressing their well-being after the call ends.Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current risks children are facing online, such as financial sextortion, generative AI, and sextortion through violent online groups.
- Understand the resources NCMEC can offer to law enforcement, victim advocates, families and survivors.
- Be equipped with practical resiliency techniques to promote employee wellness after handling a difficult call or case.
