'Kerala Unit Against Online Child Sex Abuse Can Be Global Model': US Official
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The official praised the Kerala Police Department for developing a dedicated police unit to combat the crime.
The establishment of a dedicated police unit to combat online child sexual exploitation in Kerala serves as a model that should be replicated at the international level, Robert Leventhal, chief, Global Policy and Programs Division, US Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs said on Saturday.
Addressing a session on tackling online facilitated child sexual abuse and exploitation at cOcOn, an international hacking and cybersecurity conference organised by the Kerala Police in Kochi, Mr Leventhal said complementing awareness raising and robust enforcement is a powerful tool to deter online abuse and promote justice for victims.
He urged the stakeholders to modernise and strengthen international standards to counter and prevent child sexual exploitation and abuse.
