- Today marks the eighth annual international conference hosted by Argos, Crime and Intelligence Command, at Bond University, Robina.
- Speakers include national and international specialists and practitioners from law enforcement, prosecution, psychology, academia and child advocacy and protective services.
- The theme of the conference is ‘prevent, protect, prosecute’ with a focus on ‘disruption’, that tackled issues including technology facilitated crimes against children and early intervention for offending behaviour.
Today marks the eighth annual international Youth, Technology and Virtual Communities (YTVC) conference held at Bond University, Robina.
Police Minister Mark Ryan joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to address guests and delegates on what to expect from the sessions offered.
The conference, hosted by Argos, Crime and Intelligence Command, covered a range of topics on technology facilitated crimes against children, prosecuting child sex offenders, early intervention of offending behaviour, and impacts of social media.
The best and brightest minds are in attendance with over 460 national and international specialists and practitioners from law enforcement, prosecution, psychology, academia and child advocacy and protective service groups.
Internationally respected speakers from the United Kingdom, Europe, South East Asia, Brazil, and the United States, delved into child exploitation and offending behaviour including examining prevention and disruption strategies that would target technology facilitated crimes against children.
Members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), and other law enforcement and child protection agencies were also invited to share their own case studies and experiences within their respective fields.
Quotes attributable to Minister Mark Ryan:
“The theme of this conference is ‘prevent, protect, prosecute,’ with a focus on ‘disruption,” he said.
“Technology facilitated crimes against children remains an ongoing community challenge, not only in Queensland, but internationally.
“The Queensland Government and the QPS are committed to combatting child exploitation and to keeping our children and our communities safe.
“I commend the dedicated Argo’s team for their commitment and the outstanding work they bring to their roles each and every day to prevent and disrupt crimes against children.
“Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and I sincerely thank you.”
Quotes attributable to Commissioner Katarina Carroll:
“The work carried out by everyone in this room including, members of the QPS, child advocacy groups, non-government organisations and social workers is a critical part of the collective effort to support victims and reduce sexual crime,” she said.
“As a law enforcement organisation, our response to victims is a central element of policing which is why we continue to respond to community needs in this space and adopt a ‘prevention together’ mindset.
“This conference is an excellent opportunity to learn, share knowledge, and discuss strategies to support victims in our local communities.
“I thank you for the work you have all done in this space and the work you continue to do to keep your communities safe.”
Explainer/fast fact and or further information:
- Over 460 national and international specialists and delegates from law enforcement, prosecution and child advocacy and protective services were in attendance.
- Key discussions included technology facilitated crime against children, prosecuting child sex offenders, the impact of social media, and early intervention of offending behaviour.
