REPORTS of digital sexual abuse against minors in Spain have increased by 13% in just two years, according to a new analysis published by Save The Children. The organisation’s report, Behind the Screen: Sexual Violence Against Children in the Digital Environment, examines 23 court rulings linked to 28 cases of online grooming resolved between 2023 and 2024. Online grooming refers to situations in which an adult contacts a child via digital platforms with the aim of sexual exploitation. In 41.7% of cases they were known to the child, while 25% involved family members – a significant increase compared to previous analyses. Credit: Cordon PressSave the Children also raises concerns about how the justice system handles these cases.