Growth of Sexual Assault Cases in Virtual Worlds

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week is encouraging steps to be taken to prevent further crimes. The week of awareness is vital for supporting victims and promoting change. Dorset Police are emphasising to survivors that reports will be treated seriously, sensitively and with respect. The absence of laws to punish people for harassment and attacks in the metaverse leads people to commit acts they 'wouldn't dare in real life'. The digital worlds of the metaverse are becoming a haven for people to carry out sexual assaults under the disguise of their avatar.