: Reports of online enticement and sextortion increased by 265% between 2018 and 2021. Common Themes in Media Portrayals
The landscape of "abused teen" content in entertainment and media has shifted from traditional scripted television to pervasive, algorithmic-driven social media. While fictional media often explores these themes to stay relevant to real-world concerns, digital platforms have introduced high levels of exposure to real-life violence and exploitation. Key Trends and Exposure Statistics
: About 25% of teens who saw violent material found it because social media platforms promoted it through "Newsfeed" or "For You" recommendations.