...(TechCrunch, April 2019) Global task force targets online sexual abuse in Philippines (Reuters, April 2019) UK proposes mandatory ‘duty of care’ for online providers in toughest proposed legislation on online...

(ICMEC) This white paper explores the link between child (or early) marriage and child sexual exploitation. With a focus on 4 countries - Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran and Yemen - this report provides a broad overview of the issue, its causes and effects, and the differing legal treatment of child marriage. In addition to country profiles, the report also presents several recommendations for future action in the region.Read More

(ICMEC, The Protection Project) This is a comprehensive model law on protecting children from all forms of neglect, abuse, maltreatment and exploitation which incorporates international standards and best practices of child protection, based on the protection measures of CRC and its two optional protocols and citing 130 domestic laws from 68 countries.Read More

(ICMEC, The Protection Project) This guide is intended to offer examples of some successful initiatives undertaken by civil society organizations as well as individuals and government agencies concerned with protecting children around the world.Read More

Be Safer Online Infographic (ICMEC, multiple languages) Be Share Aware (NSPCC) Bringing up Boys: sexual harassment and parenting boys (NYT) Child Protection in International Schools Webinar – what expat parents...

(ICMEC, Children’s Charities’ Coalition on Internet Safety) This report updated the one previously released in 2010, and describes the impact of the Internet on the production and distribution of child pornography. It presents a range of legal measures that Commonwealth Member States might consider adopting, and it sets them in the context of wider initiatives designed to make the Internet a safer place for children and young people around the world.Read More

...crisis to make vulnerable children safer when isolated at home? A. A number of resources are available from multiple sources on the COVID.ICMEC.org page. These resources support the following guidance:...

...United States of America Additional Reporting Mechanisms for Online Abuse and Sexual Images of Children For child sexual exploitation in any country (including suspected online enticement of children for sexual...

...Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu) NAIS – Child Sexual Abuse: Reporting Guidelines Online Abuse Flowchart (IKeepSafe) Removing Links to Explicit Content (Europol, multiple languages) Removing Sexual Images Posted without Consent (C3P,...

(ICMEC, UNICEF) This report is part of UNICEF’s project on “Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation in Central America.” This report is aimed at assessing the current status of the protection of children from going missing/being abducted in Central America.Read More

...Educator Codes of Conduct by Country (ETICO, multiple languages) Note: where ethics codes conflict with best practices in child protection, the latter guidance should be followed. Asia Pacific: Mapping Online...

(U.S. FCACP) The intent of this report is to highlight emerging trends in cybercrime/cybersecurity and to evoke thought and discussion about their potential impact on the child safety arena. Each section delves into examples of activities that have garnered the attention of the researchers and professionals working to combat cybercrime.Read More

...Plans (multiple languages) Online Safety and Security Class, Student Presentation (Medial Literacy Council, Singapore) Online Safety and Security Class, Teaching Guide (Medial Literacy Council, Singapore) Put an End to Online...

...Parents and Educators (ITU-COP)Key Resource NetSmartz Educator’s Guide US Online Abuse Statistics Infographic (EVAC) Online Grooming of Children Report (ICMEC) Online Safety for Children with Intellectual Disabilities (eSafety, AU) Online...

(ICMEC, Children’s Charities’ Coalition on Internet Safety) This report describes the impact of the Internet on the production and distribution of child pornography. It presents a range of legal measures which Commonwealth Member States might consider adopting and sets them in the context of wider initiatives designed to make the Internet a safer place for children and young people the world over.Read More

...student only toilets (ICMEC) How Schools can Prevent Peer-on-Peer Abuse (CIS blog) Key Resource Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, UK) Key Resource Local and online help form for parents...

(ICMEC) This report summarizes the proceedings of the 19 February 2009 conference Crossing Borders to Protect the Children of the World, held in Cairo, Egypt. The conference concluded with the issuance of the Cairo Declaration, a call to action to protect the rights of children throughout the world.Read More

...who will protect them by responding to inappropriate or harmful behavior. An employment lawyer says, “Safer recruitment is the organization’s first opportunity to prevent abuse. If carried out effectively, safer...

(International Telecommunications Union) These guidelines for policymakers  help individual countries plan for their strategies for child online protection in the short, medium and longer term.Read More

...that all schools broadly post a statement of commitment to safer recruitment practices, including their public websites and all documents used as part of the recruitment and selection process: Aligned...

...Solace Understanding Domestic Abuse in the Context of COVID WSIS Cybersecurity podcast: Online Educational Resources and Child Online Protection during COVID-19 Globetrottin’ ADs podcast – Beyond the Headlines, part 1:...

(International Telecommunications Union) These guidelines for parents, guardians and educators provide recommendations on what they can do to make their child’s online experience a positive one.Read More

...Audits and Online Safety Education 3/20) Safer Virtual School Infographic (added to Prevention and School Policies 2/20) eSafety Commission Toolkit (added to Online Safety Education 2/20) Low Level Incident Response...

(International Telecommunications Union) These guidelines advise children  on possible harmful activities online, such as bullying and harassment, identity theft, and online abuse. The guidelines also include advice to children seeing and experiencing harmful and illegal content online, or young people being exposed to grooming for sexual purposes, the production, distribution and collection of child abuse material.Read More

...an Allegation Against Another Child (NSPCC) Environmental Audit for Child Protection (ICMEC) Framework for Safe and Successful School Environments (NASP) Guidance for Safer Working Practices COVID Addendum Keeping Children Safe...

(U.S. FCACP) This document contains a compilation of methods that some U.S. Financial Coalition Against Child Pornography members have used in their application and verification process, and thereafter, to detect child pornographers and prevent them from establishing or maintaining merchant accounts.Read More

...Policy (ICMEC) Guidance for Safer Working Practices COVID Addendum_UK Governance Handbook and Competency Framework (UK) Local and Online Resources Template (ICMEC) Locker and Shower Rooms (FIFA) Low Level Concerns Policy...

Trauma-informed counseling and support groups for families are best provided locally. Below are online resources and regional NGOs advocating for victims of abuse. Inclusion in this list does not represent...

...for Schools: ICMEC Training Catalog for International Schools and Schools Organizations (2023-2024 Synchronous and Self-Paced Asynchronous Course Offerings) ICMEC Online Courses – Intro to Safeguarding: Child Safeguarding and Protection Training...

(ICMEC) In October 2005, representatives from 20 countries, the United Nations, EU institutions, and the Council of Europe participated in the first‐ever U.S./European Summit on Missing and Exploited Children. This report is a summary of those proceedings.Read More