The groundbreaking new report, released as part of Project 2KNOW, reveals the intricate web of factors that drive online child sexual abuse offending. The report offers critical insights into the motivations, facilitators, situational factors, and barriers that influence individuals to engage in CSAM-related crimes.
The report leverages data collected from 4,549 anonymous child sexual abuse material offenders in the dark web via “Help us to know” survey in the period between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. It aims to uncover the complex interactions between motivations, facilitators, and situational factors that lead to the production and consumption of CSAM and examines the barriers that offenders perceive as effective in preventing their behaviour.
Read the full report here