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Alicia's story: 'Freed by a miracle'

Alicia explains how she came to be freed from her abuser.

On 1st January 2002, 13 year old Alicia Kozakiewicz left her family home and "simply vanished". The man who took her had spent months befriending her as she sat at home on her family computer.

He imprisoned her, raped her and beat her.

But Alicia survived, and now she works to raise awareness about the risks of the internet.

In the final part of an extended interview with Eddie Mair, Alicia explained how came to be freed by the police, about life since her imprisonment, and her work educating children and their parents about online safety.

For details of organisations which can offer advice and support if you or someone you know has been the victim of grooming or any form of sexual abuse, go online to bbc.co.uk/actionnline or call the 大象传媒 Action Line to hear recorded information on 0800 077 077. Lines are open 24 hours and calls are free from landlines and mobiles.

(Image: Alicia Kozakiewicz looking at pictures of missing people. Credit: National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children)

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