National Day Against Grooming and Cyber ​​Bullying

Every November 13, this date is marked in relation to the sanctions of Law 26,904 in the National Congress in 2013, introducing this behavior into the Penal Code.

The current rules, which are reflected in Article 131, establish prison sentences of between six months and four years for those who, through digital communication, communicate with minors with the intention of crimes to have sex.

Misiones is at the forefront, to the point that it recently created the The prosecutor’s office specializes in cyber crimes. This new agency, which has its headquarters in Posadas, will have the authority to intervene throughout the province’s territory dealing with crimes such as human trafficking, child pornography, drug trafficking, among others .

The Governor of the Province has already raised the proposal to take over the post of Special Investigative Prosecutor in Cybercrimes, after the Council of the Judiciary shortlisted those who passed the cases established for the present this purpose to him. On December 6 he will meet in the Chamber of Deputy Representatives of the Department. An opportunity for citizens to participate in the Public Hearing.

To explore this problem more deeply

What is the rush And how do you protect small children?

he is rush It is a form of online sexual harassment where an adult tries to gain the trust of a minor with the aim of receiving sexual content, whether it is images or videos, or even physical encounters. This crime begins patiently, often showing sympathy or common interests with the victim to build a relationship of trust.

What are the levels of rush?

1. Procedure: the stalker establishes communication through social networks, chats or online games, changing his profile to be attractive and close to the little one.
2. sexual interaction: As soon as trust is gained, the abuser tries to get images or involve the minor in virtual sexual behavior.
3. Threat or coercion: If the minor shows resistance, the attacker can threaten to release the images already obtained until he agrees to their demands.

Tips for parents and adults

1. Education and communication: Maintain a trusting relationship with minors and talk about the dangers of the Internet. Explain that they can go to an adult they trust when something makes them feel uncomfortable or scared online.
2. Parental guidance and control: Review privacy settings and use parental control tools on devices and social networks.
3. Promote a secure digital identity: Encourage minors not to share personal information or interact with strangers online.
4. Pay attention to behavioral changes: Loneliness, anxiety, or mood swings can be signs that something is happening in your online life.

Prevention is the best tool against rushwhich is why it’s important to talk about the issue and establish clear limits on internet use.

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