Child Protection Laws and Crime in the Digital Era (Paperback)

In the digital era, the protection of children becomes complex as technology enables new forms of exploitation and abuse. Online platforms, social media, and communication tools have created both opportunities and vulnerabilities, making it easier for predators to exploit minors. In response, child protection laws have rapidly evolved, with many countries enacting stricter regulations around digital content, data privacy, and the tech company responsibilities. However, challenges remain, including jurisdiction limitations, offender anonymity, and the rapid speed of technological development over policy and lawmaking. As cybercrimes against children rise, a strong legal framework combined with global cooperation, advanced digital forensics, and public awareness may safeguard future children's rights and well-being. Child Protection Laws and Crime in the Digital Era explores the effects of technology on digital policy and regulations. It examines new laws related to child protection and crimes associated with the rising usage of social media and digital technology. This book covers topics such as government and law, criminology, and childhood development, and is a useful resource for policymakers, government officials, engineers, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Sanjaya Kumar Sarangi is a senior member of IEEE and ACM. Utkal University, distinguished background in Academic, Research, and Industry sectors combined with 22 years of experience for the knowledge towards achieving the institution's objectives through skill, knowledge, and to nourish the global educational system. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Master of Technology in Comp. Sc & Engg. He was visiting Doctoral Fellow at the University of California, USA. His research findings are in Wireless Ad hoc and Sensor Networks, IDS, Mobile Communications, Geospatial Science and Remote Sensing, Climate Change, and Disaster prediction system. He has a number of publications in Journals, Patents, and Conferences. His interest is also in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance and optimize the information and worldwide research that can lead to improved student learning and teaching methods. Also undertakes ICT-based support for the smooth functioning of e-learning systems for the universities.

Prof. Janet Olivia Richmond is a Professor in the Department of English at the School of Sciences, Arts, and Media, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the same institution. Her primary research interests lie in Gender Studies, with a particular focus on exploring the merits and challenges of transgender life. In addition to her work in gender studies, she has also undertaken philosophical research, examining literary techniques in biblical texts―specifically, a comparative study of the books of Ezekiel and Revelation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literature, theology, and gender discourse, contributing valuable insights to the broader fields of literary and cultural studies.

Dr. Purvee Bhardwaj currently serves as the Dean, Faculty of Science at Rabindranath Tagore University, Raisen, Bhopal. With a strong academic foundation and a multidisciplinary profile, she brings over 14.6 years of combined teaching and research experience in the field of physics. Her research experience spans, including the successful completion of two prestigious Women Scientist-A research projects funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. These projects were carried out at the Department of Physics, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Sadhna Singh. She has also worked as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a project funded by MPCST, Bhopal, during her doctoral studies , and conducted additional research during her M.Phil. program. In her teaching career, Dr. Bhardwaj has been committed to academic excellence and student mentoring. She currently holds the position of Associate Professor at Rabindranath Tagore University, where she continues to contribute to curriculum development, research guidance, and institutional growth. Her academic interests lie in experimental and theoretical physics, and she has consistently engaged in interdisciplinary work, integrating technology and pedagogical innovation. Dr. Bhardwaj remains an active contributor to the scientific community through her research publications and participation in academic projects.