Cyber tech’s arrival changed how perpetrators & their targets communicate. Victims can now seek help and support through new avenues provided by cyber technology. On the other hand offenders find it easier to target individuals using this same technology. Interactions between offenders and victims are impacted by cyber technology in these ways:
Cyber technology’s significant impact includes increasing the anonymity for offenders. Hiding one’s identity becomes easier with this approach which enables offenders to escape from being detected. Moreover, identifying an offender becomes a challenge for the victim due to this technique.
Cyber technology has facilitated offender’s access to their targets -potential victims-. Finding and targeting vulnerable individuals is made easier for offenders due to the availability of social media platforms like chat rooms along with other online forums.
New types of victimization have arisen due to cyber technology including online harassment and cyberstalking along with revenge porn. Escaping from such forms of victimization is tough as they tend to trail victims online and negatively affect their character and emotional stability.
Victims can now seek help and support more easily due to cyber technology which has also increased awareness of victimization. By utilizing social media platforms or joining online support groups victims can feel validated by their peers while finding a sense of community. These channels also provide important information on how to report incidents and seek help in recovering from them.
Investigating and prosecuting offenders can greatly benefit from using cyber technology. To establish a timeline of events and prove the offender’s guilt one may use digital evidence like emails or chat logs.
In summary, cyber technology has revolutionized how criminals interact with their prey. The creation of new opportunities for offenders targeting people is a result of this. But on the other hand, new ways are available now that allow victims access to assistance. The understanding of how victims are impacted by Cyber Technology is a necessary skill set for Criminal Justice Professionals who aim at developing efficient prevention methods against Cyber Crime.