Self‑hurt and youngster sexual abuse content material is being traded as “social currency” inside a web-based community referred to as The Com.
The com, quick for neighborhood, is a unfastened community involving on-line sadistic teams focusing on weak youngsters.
Harm is being gamified – in response to a brand new report shared completely with Sky News by intelligence danger agency Resolver.
The Molly Rose Foundation, who commissioned it, a self-harm and suicide prevention charity, says Ofcom’s response to the risk is “appalling” and the regulator has been “asleep at the wheel”.
If you’ve got been affected by this story, and are feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal, you may contact the Samaritans within the UK and Ireland on 116 123, or by emailing [email protected], or [email protected].
In the US and Canada, you may name or textual content the Samaritans or the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on 988 – assist is out there 24/7.
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