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Through the Lens: Insights into Image-Based Child Sexual Violence.
This report examines the growing and evolving threat of image-based child sexual violence, amplifies the voices and experiences of victims and survivors, and highlights the urgent need for prevention and protection measures in Central Asia and beyond.
Protect Children
Nov 112 min read


Our Voice Male Survivors: Experiences of 1,431 Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Child sexual abuse affects an estimated 1 in 7 boys, yet their experiences are often overlooked. This report amplifies the voices of 1,431 male survivors from the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey, revealing distinct patterns of abuse, disclosure, and long-term impact, and calling for action to ensure boys and men receive the prevention, support, and care they need.
Protect Children
Oct 22 min read


ReDirection: Findings from Italian Respondents to Surveys of CSAM Offenders on the Dark Web
REPORT The innovative research, conducted by Protect Children, gathered responses from over 54,000 anonymous child sexual abuse material...
Protect Children
Jul 161 min read


Protect Children Receives Prestigious 'Academic Contribution Award'
Protect Children has been awarded for its holistic, research-based approach to tackling online child sexual abuse and exploitation (OCSAE). We received the presitigious 'Academic Contribution Award' at the 2025 Excellence in Online Protection gala event.
Protect Children
May 212 min read


Our Voice: Experiences of 643 Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in the UK
REPORT Our Voice Survivors in the UK: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation New #OurVoice report...
Protect Children
May 192 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


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


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 21, 20241 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 1, 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 2, 20245 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


Tech Platforms Used by Online Child Sexual Abuse Offenders
REPORT Protect Children’s study, funded by the Tech Coalition Safe Online Research Fund, brings to light the distressing ease of accessing
Protect Children
Feb 6, 20242 min read


WeProtect Global Alliance’s Global Threat Assessment 2023
REPORT WeProtect Global Alliance Child sexual exploitation and abuse online is a growing global crisis, both in terms of scale and the...
Protect Children
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Upcoming research: enhancing help-seeking motivations of CSAM users
BLOG POST In April 2023, Protect Children launched a new research project, with the aim to enhance help-seeking motivations of child...
Protect Children
Sep 13, 20233 min read


You are Enough™ peer support groups for parents whose child has fallen victim to sexual violence
BLOG POST In 2021, Protect Children developed manualized You are Enough ™ peer support groups for parents and guardians whose child had...
Protect Children
Sep 11, 20233 min read


ReDirection Project: Summarizing Results 2022-2023
BLOG POST #ReDirection 2023 Blog Post Series 06 Since December 2019, we have been working every day to ensure that no child is subject to...
Protect Children
Sep 5, 20234 min read


‘Chat to a specialist’: Evaluation of an anonymous chat function of the ReDirection program
REPORT ReDirection Survey Report Protect Children's latest ReDirection report lays out key findings from a 10-month pilot of the RDChat,...
Protect Children
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Researching Spanish-Speaking CSAM Users in the Dark Web: 86% of Respondents Have not Sought Help
BLOG POST #ReDirection 2023 Blog Post Series 05 Protect Children, in collaboration with Red PaPaz, has published a new #ReDirection...
Protect Children
Aug 29, 20234 min read
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