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“No one ever actually touched me, but I still felt violated.” - Survivor of online child sexual violence.

Our new report examines the distinct experiences and impacts of online and in-person child sexual abuse and exploitation, drawing on 24,912 responses in 36 languages to the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey.

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We have launched the ECHO Survivor Hub to offer tailored guidance and support to survivors of child sexual abuse material, ensuring their voices and needs are respected and heard.

The project is being delivered by a consortium comprising the International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute, the Internet Watch Foundation, and Protect Children.

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We investigated how warnings can interrupt and prevent online child sexual abuse.

By conducting one of the largest real world studies of online warning messages, we found that even small improvements to warnings can have meaningful impact in preventing harm.

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We are surveying victims and survivors to understand and prevent image-based child sexual violence.

The survey is part of Project Lens, in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland.

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We conducted research on perpetrators of online child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Read our report with findings from a survey of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) perpetrators on digital platform use and design.

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We have heard from more than 25,000 victims and survivors around the world.

We publish an ongoing series of reports presenting the experiences and wisdom of global victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation.

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Are you a parent whose child has experienced sexual abuse? There is support available.

Join a You Are Enough™ peer support group, a safe and welcoming space where parents and caregivers can come together online to share, listen, and heal.

Groups are currently running in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, and Latvia.

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Our mission is to end sexual violence against children.

Did you know?

20%

of children in Europe are victims of some form of sexual violence

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33%

of abused children never tell anyone about their experience

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36M

global reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation in 2023

NCMEC’s CyberTipline

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Survey for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Violence

We believe a world free from child sexual abuse and exploitation is possible, and we are committed to making it a reality.

Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen, Co-Founder and Executive Director

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