Live-streamed child sexual abuse: Analysis of Norwegian criminal cases
Live-streamed child sexual abuse represents complex exploitation with connections to broader CSEM offending patterns. This descriptive study contributes to the emerging body of knowledge, highlighting critical gaps in understanding offender pathways, facilitator networks, and victim identification processes. Findings suggest priorities for enhanced technological solutions for victim identification, improved financial transaction monitoring, and strengthened international cooperation.
Authors
- Gunn Astrid Baugerud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1322-5316)
- Catharina Drejer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4671-1185)
- Michael A. Riegler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3153-2064)
Institutions
- OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University (NO)
- Simula Research Laboratory (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Published
- 2025-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107659
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20