(Barnardo’s) Research focused on running away, child sexual exploitation (CSE) and youth homelessness has documented an intrinsic relationship between running away and CSE. However, a review of this research literature reveals that none of the research projects addressing running away have explored the issue of CSE in depth. Previous research has started to explore the relationship between running away and CSE but there is need for research that explicitly explores this relationship. In recognition of this gap in learning, Barnardo’s and Paradigm Research developed a proposal to undertake an action research study to address the relationship between running away and CSE in England. This report presents their findings.Read More

(European Commission - Directorate-General for Justice) This study was conducted by Ecorys on behalf of DG Justice from July 2012-June 2013 to: (1) collect and analyze data, and develop the basis to improve the mechanisms involved when children go missing in the EU Member States; and (2) use and build on existing data and indicators to obtain sustainable, comparable data and indicators on missing children in all EU Member States covering 2008-2010 (and 2011 where available).Read More

...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) As part of the Declaration of Rome, a Global Health Coalition was created to help address child sexual abuse and exploitation as a public health crisis. This report details the Coalition’s strategy.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...

(ICMEC) This white paper reviews the reasons why the Russian Federation has delayed ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography and the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse and attempts to determine the primary challenges for bringing Russian law in line with these international instruments.Read More

(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

...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...

(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

...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, 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

(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

...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...

...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...

...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:...

(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

...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...

...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) 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

...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...

(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

...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) 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

(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

(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

Over the last two decades, ICMEC has worked in more than 120 countries, empowering the global community with the tools, training and technology to create a safer world for children....

(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

(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