The attached awareness bulletin addresses an emergent threat from violent online groups targeting youth via tactics that can include sextorition, self harm, animal torture and a radicalization to violence. While many of these cases may be identified via calls for emergency services, there is always a possibility that some may not be reported to police due to the call for service being classified as a medical emergency or a mental health-related intervention; this may result in the on-going abuse of a young person and an escalation of violence. Download the Bulletin for more information.
