The Koons Family Institute: International Law & Policy

Advocate and advance. We conduct and commission original research into the status of child protection legislation around the world to help make children safer.

Model Framework for Employers of Content Moderators

This innovative Model Framework is designed to help online platforms protect the mental health of content moderators working with child exploitation material.

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CSAM: Model Legislation & Global Review

This ground-breaking report looks at the definition and criminalization of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in legislation around the world. The 10th Edition is now available.

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Child Protection Project

Working to establish a common, global definition for “child protection” that encompasses diverse perspectives.

Defining the Issue

Global Missing Children Research Initiative

Assessing current mechanisms that exist for missing children around the world.

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Research Library

An extensive collection of original research, secondary research and publications on the protection of children around the world.

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Statement on Age Verification

The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) calls on global governments, industries, and NGOs to enhance child protection through device-level age verification,

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“Through ICMEC and The Koons Family Institute on International Law & Policy, we are making an international difference. At any moment we are one step closer to saving another child, saving another childhood, bringing another child home.”Justine Koons

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