Child Sexual Abuse Material

Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) is a term used to refer to any visual or audio material that depicts sexual abuse or exploitation of children. This includes photographs, videos, and other media that show children being subjected to sexual acts or sexual violence.

CSAM is a serious crime that violates the rights and dignity of children. It is also a form of child abuse, as it exposes children to harm and trauma.

The production, distribution, and possession of CSAM are illegal in many countries, including the United States. These crimes are punishable by imprisonment and fines, and they can also carry other penalties, such as sex offender registration.

CSAM is a pervasive problem that is often facilitated by the internet and other technologies. It is important for law enforcement, child protection agencies, and other organizations to work together to identify and prosecute those who produce, distribute, or possess CSAM.

Overall, CSAM is a term used to refer to any visual or audio material that depicts sexual abuse or exploitation of children. It is a serious crime that violates the rights and dignity of children, and it is illegal in many countries.

Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21
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Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21

First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott and First Lady of Louisiana Donna Edwards have partnered in the past year to educate other first spouses along with key stakeholders across the country on anti-human trafficking efforts and resources they can bring back to their own states. The latest educational summit in October 2021 was hosted by the Texas Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking…

The Exodus Road Launches 30-Day Challenge Inviting the Public to Join an Anti-Trafficking, Social Media Movement
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The Exodus Road Launches 30-Day Challenge Inviting the Public to Join an Anti-Trafficking, Social Media Movement

The Exodus Road launches Freedom Summit, a 30-day challenge to raise awareness and funds for the fight against human trafficking. For July, people from around the world will run personal fundraisers to promote awareness and action in the fight against human trafficking. We have a saying here, ‘Justice is in the hands of the ordinary;’…

Internet Safety Month: New Reports, New Resources, and Actions You Can Take – Engage Together
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Internet Safety Month: New Reports, New Resources, and Actions You Can Take – Engage Together

June is Internet Safety Month, and with youth being out of school, at home, and online more often, we urge you to become aware of dangers facing kids and teens online as well as how you can address the topic of online safety with the youth in your life. At the end of May, which…

Tarrant County 5 Stones May 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones May 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our May 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this May consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Special Agent John Kochan with Homeland Security Investigations as he discussed the successes and challenges of working human trafficking cases. Here is the link to…

Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Combat Child Exploitation and Abuse | Homeland Security
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Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Combat Child Exploitation and Abuse | Homeland Security

Every day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leads the fight against child exploitation and abuse. From the DHS Child Exploitation Investigations Unit (CEIU), part of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crimes Center (C3), to the United States Secret Service (USSS), to the DHS Science & Technology Directorate (S&T), DHS is dedicated to battling…

We’re Closer to Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse Online
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We’re Closer to Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse Online

Children need companies to design platforms for safety as effectively as they innovate for profit. Kids need governments to regulate the internet the way they regulate physical spaces—with protection and accountability as priority. And civil society organizations must play their role too, sharing promising models and practices while amplifying survivor leaders globally. These imperatives are…

The Tragic Fallout From a School District's Ransomware Breach | WIRED
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The Tragic Fallout From a School District's Ransomware Breach | WIRED

Ransomware gangs have long sought pain points where their extortion demands have the greatest leverage. Now an investigation from NBC News has made clear what that merciless business model looks like when it targets kids: One ransomware group’s giant leak of sensitive files from the Minneapolis school system exposes thousands of children at their most…

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources and Tools to Help You Support Families and Children
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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources and Tools to Help You Support Families and Children

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Did you know that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month?  This month, we would like to highlight resources from several different organizations that provide important information about this topic and advocate for the prevention of child abuse altogether. We are also excited to share an interview with Kimberly Perry…

5 Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online
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5 Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online

Five Filipino women who sexually abused and exploited children to make money online have been sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison. They pleaded guilty to attempted trafficking nearly three years after their arrest in local operations that stemmed from a referral by Australian authorities. The Regional Trial Court Branch 14 in Bislig…