Sep 19 2024 43 mins
Kimberley Cole discusses the critical issue of child sexual exploitation and abuse with Bindu Sharma and Taura Edgar. Bindu, VP at ICMEC, highlights the evolving nature of child sexual abuse, including the rise of live streaming, sextortion, and new payment pathways. Taura, founder of TALK Hong Kong, emphasizes the need for evidence-based responses and data-driven decision-making in child protection. They discuss the role of financial institutions in combating child sexual exploitation, the importance of collaboration, and the need for better data and research to understand the true cost of child sexual abuse.
SHOW NOTES
03:16 Bindu Sharma's Career Journey and Role at ICMEC
04:44 Challenges and Evolution of Child Sexual Exploitation
08:29 Impact of Financial Coalition Against Child Sexual Exploitation
15:38 Taura Edgar's Journey and Focus on Intra-Family Abuse
24:29 Key Challenges and Solutions in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
27:07 Financial Industry's Role in Combating Child Sexual Exploitation
31:29 Collaboration and Industry-Wide Efforts
Transcript and more risk management content: https://www.riskywomen.org/2024/09/podcast-s7e6-how-financial-industry-can-protect-children-with-sharma-edgar/