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Biography
Thorn
Melissa
STROEBEL

Melissa Stroebel is the Vice President of Research & Strategic Impact at Thorn. Melissa has spent nearly 20 years combating the online sexual exploitation of children as a victim identification analyst, product manager, and researcher. In her current role, she serves as a subject matter expert and oversees Thorn�s strategic impact across the ecosystem through partnerships, cutting edge research, innovative technical solutions.
Presentation
State of the Issue � Evolving Threats: AI, Monetization, and Expanding Extortion Tactics
Beyond the Stranger: Youth Perspectives on Sexual Extortion Patterns Informing Investigations and Prevention
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