This study examines the sexual exploitation of children on dating apps, and their revictimisation as adults. It is part of a larger body of research examining the prevalence and nature of sexual violence occurring on, or as a result of, dating platforms.

Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) offending — broadly defined as the viewing, sharing and production of material (eg: images or videos) depicting the sexual abuse of a child — is a global crime that is flourishing with ongoing advances in technology. This paper provides an overview of principles to guide the development and implementation of...

This study examines demographic characteristics and online behaviours associated with having received requests for facilitated child sexual exploitation (CSE) online in the 12 months until January 2023. Specifically, the researchers examined whether ‘sharenting’ practices (that is, sharing photos of or information regarding children online) may be associated with an increased likelihood of receiving requests for...

In June 2023, the then Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, announced that a Board of Inquiry would be established to examine historical child sexual abuse at Beaumaris Primary School and certain other government schools from the 1960s to the 1990s. This is the final report from that inquiry.

This study investigates the risk factors for dating app and website users receiving requests from other users to facilitate child sexual exploitation and abuse. It does so by analysing data from a large survey of dating app and website users residing in Australia.