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It's a nightmare reality happening at alarming rates: a child is sexually abused – and evidence of that abuse has spread across the internet like wildfire. This abuse material is traumatizing, toxic, illegal and definitely NOT pornography. The post Redefining “Child Pornography” appeared first on Thorn ..read more

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Worldwide, individuals use the Internet to find child sexual abuse material and connect with others who share their sexual interest in children. This behavior occurs under an assumed level of anonymity, and although some may recognize that this behavior is... The post Stop It Now Campaign Works to Deter Child Abuse Imagery appeared first on Thorn ..read more

Advances in connectivity, data storage, file sharing and smartphone technology have contributed to an explosive increase in child sexual abuse imagery, making it easier for those who share abusive content to connect and form communities. Traditionally, identification and classification of child sexual... The post Microsoft Expands PhotoDNA to Fight Child Abuse Imagery appeared first on Thorn ..read more

Earlier this year, Thorn was asked to join the Advisory Board of INHOPE – The International Association of Internet Hotlines, which works with industry and law enforcement partners to ensure that child abuse imagery on the Internet is taken down... The post Global Collaboration to Combat Child Abuse Imagery Online appeared first on Thorn ..read more

As Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to a close, we want to call attention to the long-lasting effects of abuse. Fighting child sexual exploitation and trafficking, we are aware that child abuse and neglect are often precursors to a life... The post National Child Abuse Prevention Month appeared first on Thorn ..read more

This week, news broke around a surge in reports of child abuse imagery to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) across many online networks during the first week in July. On average, NCMEC receives around 15,000 reports... The post CyberTipline Sees Surge in Reports of Child Abuse Imagery appeared first on Thorn ..read more

At Thorn, we understand how perpetrators deliberately emotionally manipulate and misrepresent "love" to abuse their victims – often without them even knowing it. The post Recognizing Abuse Masquerading as Love: Grooming, SG-CSAM, and Sextortion appeared first on Thorn ..read more