Foreword
The more we learn about this crime, the more powerful our response can be
I am pleased to introduce the fourth NetClean Report. It adds to the growing knowledge bank worldwide about child sexual abuse and it brings a unique insight into what law enforcement and employers do to stop this crime.
Anna Borgström CEO, NetClean
Introduction
Technological developments have far outstripped our expectations
We have entered the third decade of the global fight against child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In this time, law enforcement, policy makers, industry, civil society organisations, academic researchers and others have come together to develop truly innovative solutions.
Dr Victoria Baines Leading authority on online safety
About the report
The NetClean Report 2018 is the fourth report in this series.
The aim of the Report is: to ensure greater awareness of and more insight into child sexual abuse crime; to contribute to effective ways of stopping the dissemination of child sexual abuse material; and, ultimately, to reduce the sexual abuse of children.
Acknowledgement and conclusion
It is time to turn knowledge into action
Now is the time to turn our research, knowledge and ambition into action. It is the key to providing children with a happier childhood, free from sexual abuse.
Anna Borgström CEO, NetClean
