Catherine Knibbs: What’s Really Happening to our Children Online | Season 3, Episode 6

In today's episode, we have an incredibly important and timely discussion lined up for you. Joining us is Catherine Knibbs, a renowned cyber specialist, who will help us navigate the complex and often troubling landscape of cyber trauma. Together, we'll delve into what’s really happening to our children online and the profound effects of exposure to disturbing content, including pornography. We'll also address the alarming rise of child grooming and paedophilia, exploring how these threats are evolving in our digital age. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone concerned about the safety and well-being of young people in today's connected world. Timestamps: 00:41 - Brogan's Personal Connection to Catherine's Work 01:16 - Catherine's Background and Military Experience 03:24 - Life in the Military and Gender Dynamics 05:26 - Transition from Military to IT and Cybersecurity 06:27 - Shift to Child Psychotherapy and Personal Healing 08:58 - Intersection of Cyber and Trauma Fields 09:51 - Impact of Internet and Gaming on Children 10:51 - Origin of Cyber Trauma Concept 11:00 - Evolution of Internet and Pornography 13:36 - Children and Exposure to Disturbing Content 15:16 - Desensitization in Military and Society 17:02 - Online Safety and Generational Impact 18:03 - Child Sexual Abuse Material and Grooming 19:00 - Methods of Online Grooming 20:52 - Platforms Used for Grooming and Sextortion 23:09 - Shame and Blackmail in Sextortion 25:03 - Connection and Disconnection in Grooming 26:21 - Global Perpetrators and Grooming Manuals 27:03 - Research on Perpetrators and Their Backgrounds 29:30 - Challenges in Law Enforcement and Vigilante Groups 31:59 - Understanding the Darknet 36:05 - Vulnerabilities Leading to Online Grooming 37:53 - Importance of Media Literacy 39:07 - Tech Industry's Role and Parental Guidance 41:04 - Personal Experience with Online Scams 42:14 - Generational Vulnerability to Online Scams 43:19 - Appropriate Age for Social Media Access 45:02 - Personal Experience with Social Media and School Trauma Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.