Eliminating Online Child Sexual Abuse Material

Eliminating Online Child Sexual Abuse Material provides a crime science approach to exploring the ways in which child sexual abuse material (CSAM) can be tackled, focusing on the production, distribution, and consumption of CSAM and exploring different interventions to address each issue. It is intended for policy-makers, practitioners, and students studying sexual violence or internet-related crime, and provides an example of how the approach can be used to understand and reduce crime.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Eliminating Online Child Sexual Abuse Material: A Comprehensive Approach

This book employs a crime science perspective to investigate effective strategies for combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It delves into the intricate ecosystem of CSAM, encompassing its production, distribution, and consumption patterns. By exploring various interventions tailored to address each challenge, the book aims to provide a comprehensive roadmap for tackling this pressing issue.

In its endeavor to eliminate CSAM, the book adopts a methodical approach to unpacking and comprehending this escalating problem. It identifies proven approaches that have demonstrated efficacy in combating CSAM and presents alternative strategies that can be explored. This analysis is contextualized within a crime science framework, drawing upon rational choice theory, routine activities theory, situation crime prevention, and environmental criminology to gain a deeper understanding of the nature of the problem and potential solutions.

The primary audience of this book includes policy-makers, practitioners, and students engaged in child protection, online harms, and related fields. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in addressing CSAM. Moreover, crime scientists will find this book particularly intriguing as it showcases another application of the crime science approach in understanding and reducing crime.

By leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, this book aims to contribute to the ongoing efforts to combat CSAM and protect vulnerable children from its harmful effects. It provides a comprehensive framework for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to develop effective strategies, policies, and interventions to combat this global problem.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032355245