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ENGLISH: The digital technology has positively transformed the life and living conditions of many people around the globe. However, studies have revealed some negative socio-economic, political, cultural; and environmental impacts. This case study was conducted to interrogate online child sexual abuse and exploitation in The Gambia focusing on the motivating factors, techniques, negative impacts, victims and perpetrators support services, preventive strategies; and institutional collaboration. The findings show that institutional collaboration improves efficiency and service delivery while reducing duplication, but challenges remain, including competition, delays, limited legal aid, weak regulations, government denial, and harmful cultural practices. The study concludes that strengthening coordinated multi-sectoral responses, improving legal and policy frameworks, and expanding victim-centered services are essential to effectively combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA).
INDONESIAN: Teknologi digital telah memberikan dampak positif dengan meningkatkan kualitas hidup dan kondisi kehidupan banyak orang di seluruh dunia. Namun, berbagai penelitian juga menunjukkan adanya dampak negatif dari sisi sosial-ekonomi, politik, budaya, dan lingkungan. Studi kasus ini dilakukan untuk mengkaji kekerasan dan eksploitasi seksual anak secara daring (OCSEA) di Gambia dengan fokus pada faktor pendorong, teknik yang digunakan pelaku, dampak negatif, layanan dukungan bagi korban dan pelaku, strategi pencegahan, serta kolaborasi kelembagaan. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa kolaborasi antar lembaga meningkatkan efisiensi dan layanan serta mengurangi duplikasi, namun tantangan tetap ada, seperti persaingan, keterlambatan, keterbatasan bantuan hukum, lemahnya regulasi, penyangkalan pemerintah, dan praktik budaya yang merugikan. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa penguatan respons multisektoral yang terkoordinasi, perbaikan kerangka hukum dan kebijakan, serta perluasan layanan yang berpusat pada korban sangat penting untuk menangani OCSEA secara efektif.
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