Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Crimes Against Children: DOJ Awards $400,000 to Kentucky to Combat Internet Crimes Against Children

Crimes Against Children: DOJ Awards $400,000 to Kentucky to Combat Internet Crimes Against Children Nationwide, between October 1, 2005, and June 30, 2006, the Justice Department-funded ICAC task forces have received over 13,800 complaints of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation, which includes the possession, distribution, and creation of child pornography, as well as attempts by individuals to lure and travel to meet children for sexual encounters. Investigations initiated from complaints have led to over 1,400 arrests, forensic examinations of more than 6,600 computers, over 2,500 case referrals to non-ICAC law enforcement agencies, and the provision of training for more than 8,000 law enforcement officers and prosecutors.

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