Country | Jordan |
Year | 2017 |
Type of Measure | Institutional mechanisms |
Form of Violence | Violence against women and girls |
The Department of Family Protection set up in 2017 a section to combat sexual exploitation of children through the Internet. This section takes care of girls in case of sexual exploitation and electronic bullying through the Internet. These issues are dealt with by specialists in the age of revolution of technology and the Internet and widespread use of Internet services and social networking sites. Awareness is raised through various activities on how to avoid becoming a victim of electronic bullying and sexual exploitation via the Internet. A mechanism for dealing with these cases has been set up to help the victims of abuse.