Crime related to the use of new media by children

Crime related to the use of new media by children Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Kudrlová Abstract: The thesis confirms two hypotheses: young people online are put at risk of crime and commit crime as well. It is based mostly on the study of documents and scientific literature and analyzing of statistical data. The predominantly criminological perspective sets out the specifics of cyberspace and mentions some of its technological, sociological, psychological and at last but not least legal aspects. Furthermore, the thesis demonstrates the use of cyberspace by young people and the risks that users face. It focuses specifically on internet technology, new media, communication and identity (not only) online, digital imprint, social networks, netholism, an avatar as a user's representation, legal framework and criminal law regulation of cyberspace, bitcoins, cybercrime in general, cybercrime research conducted by the Institute of Criminology and Social Prevention, sexual exploitation of children (focusing on child pornography, sexting and cyber grooming), cyber bullying, intolerance and finally prevention and cybercrime trends. The threat of online crime occurs from the early age of the child, starting with the possible misuse of the digital imprint created by others and encountering inappropriate content. During..