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Investigating the Disparities Among Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders
RESEARCH ARTICLE. The study investigates the differences between CSAM offenders who self-report having been charged for sexual offenses agai
Protect Children
Feb 182 min read


Wrapping up Project 2KNOW: From Knowledge to Action
This week marked a significant milestone in our work to protect children from online sexual violence. Over two impactful days in Brussels, w
Protect Children
Feb 63 min read


Podcast with Jeremy Indika: What to do if your child is sexually abused, assaulted or harassed, online or in person
The conversation covered essential topics such as how to support your child as a mother, father, and family, and how to care for yourself...
Protect Children
Jan 71 min read


Experiences of Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Across 29 Languages
REPORT Global Our Voice Survivor Survey: Experiences of Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Across 29 Languages New...
Protect Children
Nov 14, 20243 min read

“To Share or Not to Share” — Let’s Break the Silence Around Child Sexual Abuse
Breaking the silence and taking active steps to address child sexual abuse and exploitation is not comfortable, but absolutely necessary
Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen
Oct 21, 20243 min read

Insights from Parents and Caregivers of Child Victims of Online Sexual Abuse
EVALUATION SUMMARY Findings from a Pilot of You are Enough™️ Parental Peer Support Groups in Finland and Ireland on the Long-Lasting...
Protect Children
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Collecting Data on Hidden Crimes: A Case Study on Surveying Online Child Sexual Abuse Offenders
REPORT 2KNOW: Collecting Data on Hidden Online Crimes. A Case Study on Surveying Online Child Sexual Abuse Offenders. This new report,...
Protect Children
Sep 30, 20242 min read


There is a Child in Every Image: Protect Children Has Analysed Over 2 Million Child Sexual Abuse Material Images to End the Cycle of Abuse
STATEMENT In our ongoing fight against child sexual abuse, Protect Children is dedicated to eradicating child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Protect Children
Sep 22, 20241 min read


Protect Children has Analysed Over 2 Million Child Sexual Abuse Images and Videos to Request their Removal and Support Survivors
PRESS RELEASE Specialists from Protect Children, have analysed over 2 million images and videos depicting child sexual abuse
Protect Children
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Factors Associated with Help-Seeking Among Online Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders: Results of an Anonymous Survey on the Dark Web
RESEARCH ARTICLE Groundbreaking study delving into why some CSAM offenders seek help while others do not.
Protect Children
Sep 19, 20242 min read


2KNOW Report: What Drives Online Child Sexual Abuse Offending? Understanding Motivations, Facilitators, Situational Factors, and Barriers
REPORT The groundbreaking report reveals the intricate web of factors that drive OCSAE offending. The report offers critical insights...
Protect Children
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Protect Children Granted Observer Status in the Lanzarote Committee
At its 42nd plenary meeting, held in Strasbourg in 11-13 of June 2024, the Lanzarote Committee granted observer status to Protect Children.
Protect Children
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Parents of Children Subjected to Sexual Violence are Often Left Without Support: Lotta Svärd Foundation Continues to Support You Are Enough™ Groups
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The Lotta Svärd Foundation has continued to support Protect Children's You are Enough™ peer support groups, enabling them to...
Protect Children
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in France: Experiences of French-Speaking Survivors and Insights from Offenders
STATEMENT This statement concerns online child sexual abuse and exploitation in France and presents findings from French survivors.
Protect Children
Jun 4, 20243 min read

ReDirection Report: Spanish Speaking CSAM Users in the Dark Web
REPORT Available in English and Spanish. Protect Children's latest ReDirection report reveals unprecedented findings on Spanish speaking ...
Protect Children
Jun 3, 20245 min read


Executive Director Receives Award: "Most Significant Contribution to the Global Response to Online CSA"
Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen, the Executive Director of Protect Children, has been awarded for her significant contribution to the prevention...
Protect Children
May 28, 20241 min read


New Research Reveals Disturbing Trends in Child Sexual Abuse Material Availability and Offender Behaviour on the Tor Network
A groundbreaking peer-reviewed article by an international research team published in the high-level journal, Nature Scientific Reports...
Protect Children
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Investigating child sexual abuse material availability, searches, and users on the anonymous Tor network for a public health intervention strategy
RESEARCH REPORT A groundbreaking peer-reviewed article published in the high-level journal, Nature Scientific Reports.
Protect Children
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen appointed as INTERPOL Chair of the Victim Services and Offender Management Sub-Group
Protect Children is delighted to announce that our Executive Director Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen was appointed as the INTERPOL Chair of the...
Protect Children
Mar 18, 20242 min read


2KNOW Language-focused Report: Multilingual Perspectives on Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders
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Multilingual Perspectives on Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders: Insights from English, Russian, Portuguese and...
Protect Children
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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