RUNNING HEAD: Child Pornography
Child Pornography
University of Phoenix
Child pornography is a known computer crime. “The Internet has created an exciting new world of information and communication for anyone with access to online services” (What is Child Pornography, 2008). Technology allows society the opportunity to learn about the things that are going on in the world via the Internet, but at the same time it has a major impact on the sexual exploitation of children, for example, the distribution of sexually exploitive images of children. Technology has modernized rapidly, making it easy to access and distribute images of children. When individuals have access to home computer technology it decreases the cost of production internationally. “Computer technology is transforming the production of these images into a sophisticated global cottage industry” (What is Child Pornography, 2008).
“Child pornography is illegal under federal laws and laws in all 50 states; however, researchers and law enforcement officials believe this crime is increasing and the increase is related to growing Internet use” (What is Child Pornography, 2008). The United States Department of Justice created a regional task force to provide assistance to state and local law enforcement officials in combating crimes against children. They have also provided a number of resources to decrease the amount of child pornography, such as funding for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline, www.cybertipline.com. This website allows the public to contact law enforcement with any information on child pornography and exploitation (CyberTipline, 2008).
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