Responding to Sextortion Related Offenses Against Children

Sextortion using technology is an increasing trend seen by law enforcement. Sextortion refers to the crime where someone employs an abuse of power, usually a threat to expose explicit images, in order to coerce a person to do something. This 1-day training will identify the methods and tactics used by offenders, and describe why youth are vulnerable to these tactics. This course will conclude with identifying effective sextortion prevention messages for youth, parents and educators.

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

• Define sextortion
• Identify sextortion offender tactics
• Describe why youth are vulnerable to sextortion offenders
• Explain the impact of sextortion on victims
• Describe multiple reporting venues for the crime of sextortion
• Identify effective sextortion prevention messaging

The deadline to register is August 10, 2026.