Online Predators, An Internet Insurgency: A Field Manual for Teaching and Parenting in the Digital Arena

by Jeffrey A. Lee

Overview

In Online Predators: An Internet Insurgency, Jeffrey A. Lee brings his ten plus years’ experience in the fight against online child exploitation to bear in an easy to follow guide for all with a stake in the life of a child. This book equips parents, guardians, extended family, educational professionals with practical strategies to help keep kids safe in a technology connected world. Instead of focusing on ever changing technology, Lee proposes a key fundamental change in the fight against online predation—develop an insatiable curiosity about their child’s online life, then get in the front lines and stay there.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475870244
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/10/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	140
File size:	367 KB

About the Author

Jeffrey A. Lee is a career law enforcement professional with over twenty years of experience. He’s a Master Texas Peace Officer with a certification in Cybercrime Investigations. With a wide background in digital forensics and the conduct of criminal investigations, he also possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Police Sciences from Sam Houston State University. Jeff currently supervises a criminal investigations unit in Houston, Texas.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Foreword by Eric Devlin, expert in digital forensics and child exploitation

Preface

Introduction: Technology and the Role of the Stakeholder In a Child’s Life, To Share or Not to Share Isn’t the Question

Chapter 1: Information as a Weaponized Commodity

Chapter 2: Freedoms of the Internet

Chapter 3: The Home is Not a Democracy, and School Safety Searches

Chapter 4: Truth and Efficiency on the Internet

Chapter 5: Nothing is Better Than the Truth

Chapter 6: Hamsters are Rats, and Devices Are Hamsters But Still Rats

Chapter 7: Pickup that Device

Chapter 8: Methodology of the Child Predator

Chapter 9: Gifts as a Means to an End

Chapter 10: Pictures are Priceless

Chapter 11: Basic Types of Child Abuse Images and Other Usages of Sexual Images

Chapter 12: Romance and Hookup Scams

Chapter 13: Instant Photography

Chapter 14: Is There a Plan?

Chapter 15: Which Device Should I Buy?

Chapter 16: What to Expect From Law Enforcement

Chapter 17: Post Victimization Recovery

Chapter 18: The Backspace/Delete Key and Self Editing

Chapter 19: Educate the Child

Chapter 20: Human Trafficking and Social Media: A Case Study

Chapter 21: A Month in the Life of a Child Exploitation Investigator

Chapter 22: Do Not Suffer Alone

Chapter 23: It’s Not All Bad

About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Many kids are exposed to cyberbullying, identity theft, sexting, and threats, making them vulnerable to child predators pretending to be friends. This bookteaches steps that don’t require advanced (or even any) technical knowledge.”

Abraham Valle

Online Predators, an Internet Insurgency will help you better protect your children from the tragedies of online predators. Read this book, implement the common-sense steps, and know that you've done what you should be doing as a guardian or mentor of youth

Sarah Cortez

Lee draws on his extensive knowledge and experience in child exploitation investigations to provide strategies and tips to protect our children from online threats. This is essential reading for any parent, teacher, or caregiver to safeguard children navigating through today’s digital landscape.”

Mark Wilson

A must read for parents, educators, or caregivers. As a former Commander for the Task Force responsible for investigating these crimes, I relied on Jeff Lee tremendously and can assure you that he is one of the best at what he does.”

Luis Menendez

Jeff Lee is a “go to” when questions arise in digital evidence and protection of children online. This book is a necessary read for all parents and internet crimes investigators and prosecutors.”

Johna M. Stallings