Student awareness of online child sexual abuse and some preventive solutions (Case studies at secondary schools in Hanoi)

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1067.2020-0041

Abstract

Child sexual abuse in general and online child sexual abuse are one of the problems reported worldwide and in Vietnam today. This article is based on a survey of 200 students at 2 secondary schools in Hanoi about their perceptions of online sexual abuse, the risks of being sexual abuse and their coping skills. The data shows that students are awared of certain behaviors and risks of being sexually assaulted online, but many students still do not have proper awareness, especially about supportive resources and how to respond positively to the risk of online sexual abuse. Therefore, the article proposes a solution of group social work with the purpose of raising awareness for students about online sexual abuse, thereby helps students to have attitudes and skills to respond to risks of online sexual harms