Searchlight

Whereas Childlight's Into The Light global index estimates the global scale of child sexual exploitation and abuse, our Searchlight report investigates the nature of CSEA. It lays the groundwork for us to understand the risk factors and impact on society. Our hope is that by shining a light on the nature as well as the prevalence of CSEA, we can help governments, families, businesses, law enforcement and anyone working with children to understand what steps must be taken to keep children safe.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to safeguard as many children as possible from sexual exploitation and abuse.  We know we cannot deliver this alone which is why collaboration and partnership are at the heart of how we work.  

We cannot and will not stop until we know that children are safer in this world and must now move beyond the data to action – because children can’t wait.

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November 2023

A scoping review of the coverage of studies measuring CSEA victimisation prevalence globally

A scoping review of the coverage of studies measuring CSEA victimisation prevalence globally.

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November 2023

Nature of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA)

Nature of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA).

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November 2023

The nature of online offending against children: Population-based data from Australia, UK and the USA

The nature of online offending against children: Representative data from Australia, UK and the USA.

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November 2023

Data Blueprint for Measuring the Prevalence of CSEA in the Early Years

Data Blueprint for Measuring the Prevalence of CSEA in the Early Years.

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November 2023

Understanding the nature of CSEA from violence against children surveys

Understanding the Nature of CSEA from Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys.

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November 2023

The nature of online CSEA among children living with disabilities

Nature of Online CSEA Among Children Living with Disabilities.

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November 2023

The Impact of online distribution on child sexual abuse material survivors in Australia

The impact of online distribution on child sexual abuse material survivors in Australia.

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November 2023

Extended reality: the implications for legislation and policies

Extended Reality: The Implications for Legislation & Policies.

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November 2023

Online content sharing services transparency metrics and reporting on (CSEA)

Online Content Sharing Services Transparency Metrics & Reporting on CSEA.

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