🛡️ Report: 11% of Children in Montenegro Face Tech-Facilitated Abuse

A new "Disrupting Harm" report by UNICEF, ECPAT, and INTERPOL reveals critical gaps in child protection within the digital landscape. While focused on Montenegro, the findings highlight global risks relevant to ICT/BPM and digital safety frameworks. • Key Statistics 1 in 10 children (11%) aged 12–17 experienced sexual exploitation or abuse involving digital tech. 66% of cases involved someone the child already knew, debunking the "stranger danger" myth. 59% of victims did not report the abuse due to shame or lack of perceived seriousness. • Technological Impact Social Media was involved in 82% of reported cases. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to create non-consensual deepfake content involving minors. Violence is frequently "hybrid," moving fluidly between online and offline environments. • Policy & Prevention Needs Experts call for stronger legislation, noting that some laws currently reduce penalties once a child reaches age 14. Emphasis on media & AI literacy for families and the creation of child-friendly reporting mechanisms. Urgent need for platform accountability and coordinated responses between schools, police, and justice systems.