Document Type : Scientific
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1. Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Razavi Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, Mashhad, Iran (corresponding author), Dr.abdorezaasghari@yahoo.com
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Master's student in criminal law and criminology, Razavi Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Adibane.edalat@gmail.com
Abstract
The necessity of addressing the concerns of children, including cyber-victimization, which is one of the most significant issues, is evident and undeniable. Securing cyberspace for children requires mechanisms that, while increasing flexibility in cyberspace, lead to a reduction in cybercrimes and to optimize conditions for the effective use of cyberspace. Accordingly, this article seeks to address the following questions: What harms and risks does cyberspace pose for children and adolescents? And what are the most effective preventive measures to deter children and adolescents from engaging in cyber-related offenses? The findings of the research indicate that, firstly, the cyber space has become highly influential in the lives of our children and adolescents, to the extent that it is perceived as an integral member of families. The cyber environment has the potential to exert highly detrimental effects on children and adolescents, fostering conditions that may lead to delinquency. Secondly, given the pervasive use of cyber space, the governing policies in our country, in addition to embracing the opportunities it offers, must also address its associated harms and threats. In this context, the primary role in developmental prevention within the cyber-family space is emphasized. The objective of this research is to propose situational prevention strategies to mitigate harms associated with the virtual environment. Through extensive library research, this study outlines situational prevention strategies aimed at addressing the risks of cyberspace. This research is applied in nature and employs a descriptive-analytical methodology. Library research methods and note-taking techniques were utilized in this study.
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