
Tegan Insoll, LL.M., is the Head of Research at Protect Children.
As the Head of Research at Protect Children, Tegan leads a dedicated team focused on addressing
online sexual violence against children through innovative, ethically sound research. She is
responsible for the design and implementation of large-scale research projects aimed at
understanding and preventing online child abuse and exploitation, and she has authored multiple
high-impact publications, including peer-reviewed articles and research reports.
Tegan collaborates closely with international stakeholders, presenting findings at global
conferences, webinars, and policy forums. With a focus on producing impactful,
evidence-based research, Tegan strives to inform policy, support advocacy efforts, and advance the
protection of children worldwide.
Tegan has an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law and is specialised in global health law and children’s rights.

4/5/24
Rochester Institute of Technology

New study investigates illegal child sexual abuse material and anonymity on Tor network

4/4/24
ScienMag

Users actively seek and share child sexual abuse material on Tor – but help is available to those willing to stop

4/4/24
The New Voice of Ukraine

Каждый пятый. Исследователи выяснили, сколько сайтов в Tor распространяют материалы о насилии над детьми

4/4/24
The New Voice of Ukraine

Кожен п’ятий. Дослідники з’ясували, скільки сайтів у Tor поширюють матеріали про насильство над дітьми

4/3/24
MedicalXpress

Users actively seek and share child sexual abuse material on Tor, but help is available to those willing to stop

2/16/24
Internet Watch Foundation

In Conversation With Tegan Insoll, Head of Research at Protect Children, and Dan Sexton, Chief Technology Officer at the IWF

4/7/23
Stern

Wer im Darknet nach Missbrauchsbildern suchte, landete bei einer Umfrage. Einblick in die erschütternden Antworten

2/1/22
Turun Sanomat

Tutkimus: Seksuaaliväkivaltakuvien kuluttajista suomalaiset muita suurempi riski lapsille myös netin ulkopuolella
Media appearances
General
Offender-focused research and prevention
Supporting victims, survivors and families
Children’s safety and emotion skills education