Home Family Cyber violence among minors: the government is strengthening its arsenal. Between the start of the 2019 school year and the start of the 2020 school year, a 26% increase in cyberbullying cases was observed by the E-Enfance association, which doubled its rate of reporting content to social networks. «We thought it was a peak, that it would dry up, says Justine Atlan, chairwoman of the association. But it keeps increasing. Certain behaviours have been accelerated and then entrenched by minors» growing exposure to screens during lockdown.
Among acts of violence on the internet, sexual blackmail via webcam is the most frequently reported offence, according to the association. Other offences include identity theft, cyberbullying, child sexual abuse, and theft of personal data.
