Online sexual exploitation and abuse is a serious issue. It needs immediate attention and collaborative efforts from all stakeholders, including schools and colleges, according to a report in this paper. In an initiative aimed towards creating awareness about online sexual exploitation and cyber crime, a Bandra college collaborated with non-governmental organisations and hosted a significant panel discussion on cyber crime.

The discussion at the event focused on the urgent need to protect students from online threats that can lead to severe consequences, including suicidal thoughts and self-harm, often stemming from a sense of helplessness. College authorities said awareness and guidance on the issue will not be limited to this event but will continue. It is important that we take cognisance and factor in the detrimental effects of cyber stalking, bullying, intimidation and abuse. When it is women, can be and very often is, sexual in nature.