Digitalni vigilantizem : primer lovcev na pedofile

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Title:	Digitalni vigilantizem : primer lovcev na pedofile
Authors:	ID Slemenšek, Sonja (Author) ID Modic, Maja (Mentor) More about this mentor...
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Language:	Slovenian
Work type:	Bachelor thesis/paper
Typology:	2.11 - Undergraduate Thesis
Organization:	FVV - Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security
Abstract:	Diplomsko delo obravnava pojav digitalnega vigilantizma s poudarkom na t.i. lovcih na pedofile. Gre za pojav, ki se je razvil skupaj z internetom in družbenimi omrežji, kjer posamezniki ali skupine sami prevzemajo vlogo »iskanja pravice« ter javno izpostavljajo domnevne storilce kaznivih dejanj. Takšno delovanje pogosto izhaja iz želje po zaščiti skupnosti, vendar hkrati odpira številna vprašanja glede zakonitosti, pravičnosti in možnih posledic. V prvem delu naloge je pojasnjeno, kaj vigilantizem sploh pomeni in kako se je razvil v digitalnem okolju. Digitalni vigilantizem se od klasičnega razlikuje predvsem po tem, da se dogaja na spletu, kjer se informacije širijo zelo hitro in dosežejo veliko ljudi. To pomeni, da so lahko posledice za posameznike veliko hujše in dolgotrajnejše, tudi če se kasneje izkaže, da niso krivi. Osrednji del naloge, se osredotoča na lovce na pedofile, ki preko spleta navezujejo stik z domnevnimi storilci in jih nato javno razkrijejo. Čeprav se njihovo delovanje pogosto dojema, kot nekaj pozitivnega, saj naj bi ščitili otroke, pa lahko takšni načini dela škodijo uradnim postopkom. Policiji lahko otežijo zbiranje dokazov, v nekaterih primerih pa pride tudi do napačnih obtožb in javnega sramotenja nedolžnih ljudi. V nalogi se dotaknemo tudi stanja v Sloveniji, kjer takšen pojav sicer obstaja, vendar še ni razširjen. Kljub temu pa zakonodaja na tem področju ni povsem jasna, kar pomeni, da se odpirajo različne dileme glede tega, kaj je dovoljeno in kaj ne. Prav tako so formalni nadzorstveni organi do takšnih praks precej zadržani. Na koncu poudarimo, da je digitalni vigilantizem kompleksen pojav, po eni strani lahko prispeva k večji ozaveščenosti in občutku varnosti, po drugi strani pa lahko povzroči resne negativne posledice. Zato je pomembno, da se ta pojav bolje razišče in ustrezno uredi.
Keywords:	vigilantizem, digitalni vigilantizem, pedofili, lovci na pedofile, nadzorstveni organi, diplomske naloge
Publication status:	Published
Publication version:	Version of Record
Place of publishing:	Ljubljana
Place of performance:	Ljubljana
Publisher:	S. Slemenšek
Year of publishing:	2026
Year of performance:	2026
Number of pages:	IV f., 45 str.
PID:	20.500.12556/DKUM-98750
UDC:	343.9:613.885.4-053.2(043.2)
COBISS.SI-ID:	290276611
Publication date in DKUM:	07.09.2026
Views:	226
Downloads:	11
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Secondary language

Language:	English
Title:	Digital vigilantism: the case of paedophile hunters : diplomsko delo univerzitetnega študijskega programa Varstvoslovje
Abstract:	This thesis explores the phenomenon of digital vigilantism, with a focus on so-called paedophile hunters. It is an event that has developed alongside the rise of the internet and social media, where individuals or groups take justice into their own hands by publicly exposing alleged offenders. Although such actions are often driven by a desire to protect the community, they also raise important questions about legality, fairness, and potential consequences. The first part of the thesis explains what vigilantism is and how it has evolved in the digital environment. Digital vigilantism differs from traditional forms mainly because it takes place online, where information spreads quickly and reaches a wide audience. As a result, the consequences for individuals can be more severe and long-lasting, even in cases where they are later proven innocent. The central part of the thesis focuses on paedophile hunters, who establish contact witch suspected offenders online and then publicly expose them. While their actions are often perceived as positive, particularly in terms of protecting children, such practices can interfere with official procedure. They may hinder police investigations, complicate the collection of evidence, and in some cases lead to false accusations and public shaming of innocent individuals. The thesis also addresses the situation in Slovenia, where this phenomenon exists but is not yet widespread. Nevertheless, the legal framework in this area is not entirely clear, which creates uncertainty about what is permissible. Formal supervisory authorities also tend to approach such practices with caution. In conclusion, the thesis highlights that digital vigilantism is a complex situation. On one hand, it can contribute to greater awareness and a sense of security, but on the other hand, it can also lead to serious negative consequences. Therefore, it is important to better understand this occurrence and regulate it appropriately.
Keywords:	digital vigilantism, paedophile hunters, regulatory authorities, Slovenia

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