To inform prevention and intervention approaches, this study analysed posts from a darknet forum to examine approaches to desistance from offending among undetected child sexual offenders. The findings highlight the need for psychosocial treatment avenues for child sexual offenders.

Sexual extortion is a form of blackmail in which a perpetrator threatens to release intimate material of a victim unless they comply with certain demands. This paper examines the prevalence and nature of sexual extortion among adolescents and finds more than one in 10 had experienced sexual extortion in their lifetime.

Given increasing use of the internet by minors and their vulnerability to technology-facilitated offending, understanding the impacts of sexual extortion is crucial in guiding interventions that protect children. This systematic review finds that sexual extortion is a significant online threat to children and that victims suffer diverse short and long-term harms. The findings support targeted...

This study describes the state of current research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and child sexual abuse (CSA). It examines the uses of AI for the prevention and disruption of CSA, and the ways in which AI is used in CSA offending. An evidence gap map is provided to guide future research.

This study examines factors associated with dating app facilitated sexual violence finding that online dating platforms facilitate a high prevalence of sexual harassment, aggression and violence. It recommends dating platforms implement robust safety features and reporting mechanisms to mitigate the risks. The study also emphasises the need for broader societal approaches addressing the root causes...