The U.S. Department of Justice defines CSAM, or child pornography, as any sexually explicit images or videos involving a minor (children and teens under 18 years old).

In the United States, child pornography is illegal under federal law and in all states and is punishable by up to life imprisonment and fines of up to $250,000.

Our work specifically relates to images and videos showing child sexual abuse online. Here are useful links if you need help with something else.

Feb 11, 2025 · The Supreme Court has implicitly concluded that computer-generated pornographic images that are based on images of real children are illegal.

Child pornography is illegal in most countries, but there is substantial variation in definitions, categories, penalties, and interpretations of laws.

Apr 4, 2025 · Kidflix was a dark web streaming platform that provided access to thousands of videos depicting extreme child sexual abuse—including crimes against very young children.

Learn about the impact that seeing altered images and videos can have on young people and find out how to support them.

Aug 29, 2024 · Apple knowingly ignoring child porn is a “never-ending nightmare,” lawsuit says. Encryption alone won’t save you from the feds. The site owner did an incredibly bad job of …

This short film introduces the people behind the IWF and the work we do to eliminate child sexual abuse imagery online. It offers a glimpse into how we respond to reports, proactively seek out …

Feb 14, 2025 · Speaking to eNCA following the arrest of a Midrand couple accused of possessing and distributing at least 10 million child sexual abuse videos and images, Ephraim Tlhako from …