The National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction

Average Federal and State Sentences for Online SolicitorsAmong NDIC interviewees:• 20 percent of respondents reported that the sentence depends on the exact offense, offender history, and any accompanying offenses. • 20 percent of respondents reported that the typical state sentence is a period of probation.• 20 percent of respondents reported that the typical state sentence is 1 to 5 years of incarceration. • 20 percent of respondents reported that the typical federal sentence is 10-15 years.Use of Drugs, Violence, or Weapons in Online EnticementAmong NDIC interviewees:• 34 percent of respondents reported that drugs, weapons, and violence are rarely encountered in investigations. • 25 percent of respondents reported that alcohol is commonly encountered in investigations. • 19 percent of respondents reported that drugs, violence, and weapons are encountered onrare occasions.• 16 percent of respondents reported that marijuana is commonly encountered in investigations. Lessons Learned in Conducting InvestigationsAmong NDIC interviewees:• There is no stereotypical offender profile. Offenders include a myriad of different people.• There are not enough law enforcement resources, such as investigators, analysts, time,and funding.• Law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges involved in these types of cases need to stayup-to-date and trained on current technologies.• Collaborative investigations between state and federal agencies in which resources andabilities are shared are often most successful. Failure to delegate duties can lead to anunsuccessful investigation and employee burnout.• There should be web-based or school-based programs developed to teach minors andtheir parents about the dangers of the Internet. This activity needs to be mandatory forboth children and parents.• Peer-to-peer investigations seem to be more successful than undercover chat room investigations. • Be organized, patient, persistent, and thorough in investigations.What Information Would Your Agencies Like to See in the National Child ExploitationThreat Assessment?Among NDIC interviewees:• 30 percent of respondents reported that they wanted to see statistics that would supporttheir argument for increased funding and training of law enforcement personnel dedicatedto this subject area.D-28