Cyberspace is a virtual world or online world. It is an artificial world created by computers or internet enabled devices or components to communicate. It is digital platform where users interact and communicate with one another with the help of internet. The cybercrime is a rapid growing area of crime in the world. It is defined as a crime in which computers or internet enabled devices to commit an offenses which is categorized into two types such as property crimes (hacking, spamming, identity theft, fraud and copyright infringement) and crimes against the person ( child pornography, sexual abuse of children, cyber stalking, cyber bullying). Crimes in the virtual world is serious threat to the people as cybercriminals uses computer technology to access the personal and professional information or documents of person or organization for evil or malevolently reasons. The aim of the paper is to render the psychology of child predation and child pornography online in India. This paper will discuss about the different measures which should be taken to protect and educate the children about cyber bullying and cyber stalking in India. It will also highlight the legal intervention, effects on victims, punishment and preventative measures for a broad range of cybercrimes. The study will also understand the psychology behind the cybercrimes such as child sex offences and how such crimes can be prevented. The aim of the study is to discuss the role of government and policy makers for the rehabilitation of victims against cybercrimes. The paper will suggest some measures for the holistic development and security of children.
The Cyber Bullying Preventative Measures
