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Responding to Online Child Victimization or Exploitation
The following resources provide information on how to report online child victimization or exploitation and connect concerned individuals to national and international organizations addressing the issue.
CyberTipline
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Accepts reports of child pornography or online crimes against children two ways: on the website or through the toll-free number: 800.834.5678.
Internet Crime Complaint Center
U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, National White Collar Crime Center, & Bureau of Justice Assistance
Serves as a central referral mechanism for complaints involving Internet-related crimes at Federal, State, local, and international levels.
Campaign Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE)
National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse (NCPCA), National District Attorneys Association
Provides stakeholders with tools to educate communities about child sexual exploitation and to establish a taskforce to address specific issues in their area. The website also includes a newsletter and case law updates.
Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Strives to improve the enforcement of Federal child exploitation laws and prevent the exploitation of children. The website includes a guide to relevant Federal laws and addresses child pornography, prostitution, obscenity, trafficking and sex tourism, international parental kidnapping, and child support enforcement.
Innocent Images National Initiative
U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Strives to identify and rescue child victims of online exploitation, to investigate and prosecute online sexual predators, and to strengthen the capabilities of Federal, State, local, and international law enforcement through training programs and investigative assistance.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice
Helps State and local law enforcement agencies develop effective responses to cyber enticement and child pornography cases through forensic and investigative support, training and technical assistance, victim services, and community education.
NetSmartz® Workshop
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Offers interactive, educational resources to help teach children ages 5-17 how to be safe on- and offline. The website also includes information for parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement.
Project Safe Childhood
U.S. Department of Justice
Combines law enforcement efforts, community action, and public awareness to reduce the incidence of sexual exploitation of children. The website includes factsheets, a national strategy for child exploitation prevention, and more.
Sexual Exploitation of Children
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Reviews types of exploitation, describes investigation support services, and links to publications and resources.
Virtual Global TaskForce
Aims to build an effective international partnership of law enforcement agencies to protect children from online abuse. The website provides information on how to report abuse.