Research: Technology-Assisted Abuse & Internet Crimes
The research highlighted in this area explores the ways that abusers and perpetrators use technology to harass, threaten, surveille, exploit, and violate their victim(s). Some technology-assisted abuse is also referred to as cyberstalking or cyberbullying.
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Updated June 2011
This article offers information about cyberbullying, describing what it is, why it has become such a problem, and ways that individuals can protect themselves from cyberbullies.
2010
This fact sheet presents data from various studies to highlight emerging issues facing tweens and teens.
January 2009
This report presents findings on nonfatal stalking victimization in the United States, based on the largest data collection of such behavior to date.
2009
This study provides an in-depth look at the prevalence of digital abuse among young people. It was designed to quantify how young people are affected by and respond to issues like sexting, digital harassment and digital dating abuse.
2008
This article summarizes current research on online sexual victimization and compares it to media accounts.
November 2006
This U.S. Attorney's Bulletin contains articles dealing with establishing federal jurisdiction, evidence gathering, child victim issues, and other subjects related to internet pornography and child sexual exploitation.
December 2005
The results of a study of 354 adult internet users, to measure their understanding and awareness of online security issues and examine their firewall settings, anti-virus software, potential virus infections, parental control software, and spyware.
September 2005
This report is intended to provide a framework for promoting recognition and understanding of the real risks of violence for children and young people in cyberspace and through the use of new technologies, in particular the internet and mobile phones.
2005
This report focuses on a representative national sample of arrested offenders who possessed child pornography. The report includes major findings and conclusions from this sample and recommendations and resources for law-enforcement and prosecutors.
2005
This paper discusses the ways that the internet and other information and communication technologies aid the trafficking of women.
