Digital crime, trauma, and abuse: Internet safety and cyber risks for adolescents and emerging adults in the 21st century

@article{Paat2020DigitalCT,
  title={Digital crime, trauma, and abuse: Internet safety and cyber risks for adolescents and emerging adults in the 21st century},
  author={Yok Fong Paat and Christine M. Markham},
  journal={Social Work in Mental Health},
  year={2020},
  volume={19},
  pages={18 - 40},
  url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:228869238}
}
  • Y. PaatC. Markham
  • Published 13 November 2020
  • Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science
  • Social Work in Mental Health
This study provides a narrative review of contemporary cyber risks faced by adolescents and emerging adults, with an emphasis to raise awareness and encourage proactive efforts dedicated to address these social concerns as the digital era continues to evolve.
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