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Webcam Child Sex Tourism: An Emerging Global Issue, Emily Puffer, Kelly Mcdonald, Madison Pross, Deanna Hudson
Webcam Child Sex Tourism: An Emerging Global Issue, Emily Puffer, Kelly Mcdonald, Madison Pross, Deanna Hudson
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Increased globalization through access to the internet has made it easier than ever for child perpetrators to exploit children overseas from the comfort of their couches. Webcam Child Sex Tourism (WCST) occurs when an adult pays to direct and view live-streaming video footage of a child in another country preforming sexual acts in front of a webcam. Currently this issue resides mainly in the Philippines where there are tens of thousands of child victims. According to a study conducted by Terre des Hommes, an advocacy organization based in the Netherlands, many child victims of WCST suffer psychological symptoms consistent with …
Resilience In The Hybrid Culture Of The Military Reserve: A Case Study, Natasha Kreft
Resilience In The Hybrid Culture Of The Military Reserve: A Case Study, Natasha Kreft
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
This case study involved interviews with a group of Reservists and Veterans Reservists, all of whom had deployed. As Reservists alternate between jobs or college and active duty or deployment, these constant transitions can cause significant psychological challenges. We propose that Reservists should be considered as possessing a hybrid culture, comparable to civilian and military cultures. Reservists are sandwiched between the demands of civilian and military cultures, and a successful acclamation into this hybrid culture necessitates resilient psychological adaptability on the part of the Reservists. This study highlights areas where collaborations are required to establish resilience in this hybrid culture.