Understanding CSAM: Equipping Communities to Protect and Prevent
Law enforcement and child protection organizations now use the term "CSAM" (child sexual abuse material) to accurately reflect crimes against children.
This precise terminology replaces the language “child pornography.” Calling it child sexual abuse material emphasizes both the gravity of these crimes and the ongoing harm perpetrators inflict on minors.
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Over the course of the year, NCMEC saw reports rise more than 12% compared with the previous year, surpassing 36.2 million reports in total, demonstrating the urgent need for enhanced detection and prevention measures.
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104 million+ files related to CSAM were reported by registered electronic service providers.
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Electronic service providers have reported approximately 21.7 million incidents of suspected CSAM across online services in recent years, emphasizing digital monitoring's critical role in combating exploitation.
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Sounding the Alarm: Why the Fight Against CSAM Can’t Wait
Police battle an overwhelming flood of 100+ new child exploitation cases each month, watching evidence pile up faster than they can investigate. Dive into this alarming report exposing how predators exploit AI technology today, and learn why every second counts in law enforcement's race to protect our children.
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31%
of 13-17 year olds agree it's normal for kids their age to share nudes with others
(Thorn)
Why Terminology Matters
This shift from "child pornography" to "CSAM" reflects a crucial understanding: these materials document criminal offenses and sexual exploitation, not pornography. The U.S. Department of Justice endorses this terminology because it captures the true nature of abusive material and reinforces that each image represents actual child abuse.
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Breaking: Teacher arrested, 20,000 files of suspected child sexual abuse material seized, 15-year-old removed from teacher’s home
Earlier this month, a family in Thailand made a devastating discovery — a teacher was sexually abusing their nine-year-old son. The child revealed the teacher was coercing him into performing explicit acts, which the teacher filmed and uploaded online. His parents immediately reported the crime to the Cyber Crime Investigation…
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Our Rescue and Thai Authorities Rescue 12-Year-Old Boy and Dismantle Illicit Chat Group
An informant for the Thailand Internet Crime Against Children (TICAC) program thought the group on the chat app seemed suspicious. His instincts were correct. For 150 Thai Baht, equivalent to $4.45, anyone could purchase a lifetime membership to the group and get access to a trove of Child Sexual Abuse…
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Our Rescue Works with Thailand ICAC to Rescue Six-Year-Old Girl
On February 19, a coordinated effort between Our Rescue and Thailand’s Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC) Task Force led to the successful rescue of a six-year-old girl and the arrest of the family member who was abusing her. The Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC) Task Force, supported by the…
13,000
reports of online financial sextortion of minors
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Working Together for Prevention
Combating child sexual exploitation material demands coordinated efforts between law enforcement, child protection organizations, and vigilant communities. Our Rescue's specialized Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9s represent one of these powerful collaborative solutions, using their remarkable ability to detect hidden electronic devices containing CSAM, with these four-legged heroes stationed across the globe from Alabama to Taiwan.
Through partnerships with expert trainers like Jordan Detection K9, these specially-trained Labrador Retrievers not only help law enforcement uncover crucial evidence but also serve as comfort dogs for survivors during investigations and trials, creating a dual impact in the battle against child exploitation.
Take Action
Report any suspected CSAM or concerns about sexual conduct involving minors immediately to your local law enforcement agency. Because sex trafficking and child exploitation often intersect with CSAM cases, your prompt reporting can help stop ongoing harm. Your donation helps fund crucial rescue operations, provide survivor aftercare, and support education programs. Every contribution, whether financial support or raising awareness in your community, makes a meaningful impact in protecting vulnerable children.