House committee hears bill expanding exploitation-of-minor statute to cover coerced viewing and recorded reactions A House Community Safety Committee hearing on HB 21-46 heard testimony from law enforcement and prosecutors who said current misdemeanor statutes leave a gap for filmed or livestreamed sexualized conduct involving minors; the bill would expand the felony exploitation statute to include causing a minor to view explicit conduct when the actor knows it will be recorded or performed live.

A proposed bill in Washington aims to close critical legal loopholes that currently allow child exploitation to go unpunished, expanding protections for minors witnessing explicit conduct.

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Representative Lawn proposes bill to prevent child sexual abuse in Massachusetts John J. Lawn, Jr. introduces legislation aimed at preventing sexual abuse of youth.

Massachusetts takes a bold step forward as Representative John J. Lawn, Jr. unveils groundbreaking legislation to protect our youth from sexual abuse.

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What is Grooming? | Bravehearts Being aware of the signs of grooming helps us understand the steps we can take to better protect children from child sexual abuse.

It is important to understand that sexual abuse doesn’t begin with violence. It often begins with grooming.

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Kentucky defines sexual abuse and exploitation in child welfare laws Kentucky lawmakers clarify definitions of sexual abuse and exploitation concerning child welfare.

Kentucky lawmakers are taking a bold step to redefine child protection with Senate Bill 111, aiming to strengthen safeguards against sexual abuse and exploitation.

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