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ReDirection

29/08/2022

The dark web promotes the activities of pedophiles 

Ilta-Sanomat

29/08/2022

Pedophiles share advice on the dark web and give instructions on how to relieve feelings of guilt 

Turun Sanomat

26/04/2022

Here's how Finland combats sexual violence against children – STM published new action plan

Yle Uutiset

24/04/2022

"When a child experiences sexual violence, the location is not relevant," says a forensic psychologist - online crime can be as harmful as physical violence

yle.fi

8/4/2022

See all the winners of the Grand One here

markkinointiuutiset.fi

7/4/2022

A storm blew up in Grand One and made history, TBWA\Helsinki once again Company of the Year

markkinointiuutiset.fi

7/4/2022

Record number of category wins for one job in Grand One

Kauppalehti

1 March 2022

Viewers of online abuse at high risk of contacting children directly, study finds

The Guardian

1/2/2022

Research: Among the consumers of child sexual abuse material, Finns pose a greater risk to children than others, also outside the Internet

Turku Sanomat

12/10/2021

Stigma hinders pedophiles from seeking help

MTVuutiset.fi

27/09/2021

Online child abuse survey finds third of viewers attempt contact with children

The Guardian

27/09/2021

The use of child abuse material significantly increases the risk of committing more serious crimes of sexual violence against children

MTVuutiset.fi

27/09/2021

A Finnish organization got in touch with dark web abusers: Almost half have watched live-streamed sexual violence against children

Aamulehti

27/09/2021

The vast majority of those who watch child abuse online start at a very young age, according to a recent study - "I saw it when I was 11, and now I feel guilty"

Yle news

27/09/2021

"I don't know how to stop": Finnish initiative offers self-help for people viewing sexually exploitative images of children

Yle news

27/09/2021

NGO got in touch with abusers on the dark web: Viewers of child sexual abuse often followed the abuse in real time

HS.fi

26.8.2021

Yle found out: Sexual abuse of children on social media is alarmingly common - what does it mean and how can the problem be combated?

Yle Uutiset 

6/7/2021

Harsh results in Tor network's child porn survey: "Sad answers"

Ilta-Sanomat

6/7/2021

Более половины ответивших на опрос в сети Tor впервые смотрели детскую порнографию в возрасте до 18 лет

Yle news

6/7/2021

On the Tor network, those who searched for child abuse images using the Finnish search engine were directed to a survey - more than half of the 7,000 respondents had already seen abuse material when they were underage

HS.fi

6/7/2021

More than half of those who searched for illegal material on the Tor network said that they first saw prohibited material when they were underage

Aamulehti

6/7/2021

Many users of child porn already saw it when they were under 13 years old - unable to stop even if they want to

MTVuutiset.fi 

13.1.2021

Survey opens a window to the dark side of humanity - study reveals startling new information about people who watch child abuse images and videos online

Satakunnan Knasa

13.1.2021

Survey reveals startling information about those who watch violence against children online - more than half of the respondents look at pictures and videos of the sexual exploitation of girls

Kaleva

13.1.2021

Survey's startling result: Watching child abuse videos often starts as a child

Turku Sanomat

Online Road Safety / Children’s digital safety skills

14.10.2022

”Can I answer an unknown caller?” – What do children want to know about digital safety?

HS.fi

25.2.2022

Some-saalistaja: Uhrien lukumäärä nousee

iltalehti.fi

4 February 2022

Dieđátgo maid du mánná vásiha neahtas? Protecting Children -searvi lea jorgalan digidorvoplakáhtaid davvisámegillii Sámi álbmotbeaivvi gudnin

yle.fi

15/11/2021

A man from central Finland manipulated children into filming videos of themselves- one hundred victims identified, 12 from southwestern Finland

Turku Sanomat

3 November 2021

Netflix's hit series Squid Game caused children to play violently

Ilta-Sanomat

24/10/2021

How to teach your child to repel sexual advances - "Teach children to take screenshots"

MTVuutiset.fi

29/07/2021

Police suspect man of several sexual abuses of children - there may be up to 200 victims involved

Radio SUN

29/07/2021

Do you know what the age limits are for Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and WhatsApp? And can a parent examine their child's phone? Here's how the police responds

Savon Sanomat

27/04/2021

Information prevents child abuse - Editorial

Turku Sanomat

8 April 2021

More than half of 5-6-year-olds already have their own phone - parents, take these points into account when buying their first phone

nainen.com

6 April 2021

Digital safety skills should be taught to children

Aamuset

23.3.2021

Protect Children's new #OnlineRoadSafety video reminds adults of the importance of supporting children's digital safety skills

findance.com

22.3.2021

Protect Children's new #OnlineRoadSafety video reminds adults of the importance of supporting children's digital safety skills

kaksnelja.com

11/02/2021

Did an unwanted picture end up on your or your child's phone? The police and senior expert advise what to do

Lapua Sanomat

Other

18.10.2022

Suojellaan Lapsia, Protect Children ry receives international award for their work against sexual exploitation

Helsinkitimes.fi

13.8.2022

Mielipide - Seksuaaliväkivaltaa kokeneita kuunnellaan

HS.fi

7.7.2022

Finland needs better legislation to protect children online, survey finds

Yle News

7.7.2022

Two thirds of Finns want better protection for children online

Turun Sanomat

20.3.2022

It was worth waiting two years for the best of Jarmo Saari- the celebratory concert was packed with musical and emotional expectations

HS.fi

16/02/2022

Matilda Sandvik: Crimes of sexual violence are crimes against the whole family

hbl.fi

8/1/2022

Free book for children's safety

Aamuset

19/5/2021

Protect Children strengthens children's emotional and safety skills education with the help of new children's books

findance.com

28/09/2020

Bad images are washed away by playing

Talentia magazine

26.8.2021

Yle found out: Sexual abuse of children on social media is alarmingly common - what does it mean and how can the problem be combated?

yle.fi

19.8.2021

The man seemed polite, then a disturbing surprise appeared on the screen – HS found out what the dick pic phenomenon is about, where men send pictures of their penises without asking

HS.fi

23/07/2020

She sees images that shouldn't exist

HS.fi

19.4.2020

The corona crisis has caused child protection organizations to campaign together about the weakened status of children in exceptional circumstances.

Turku Sanomat

6 February 2020

Child protection organizations want Facebook to reconsider the encryption of messaging services

HS.fi

5 February 2020

Minors involved in the crime should be given a passing lane to speed up the criminal process

HS.fi

14.1.2020

New child protection association tackles the phenomena of sexual violence against children in the digital age - the mass of illegal images of children circulating on the Internet is growing

Aamuset

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