P001 - 2PS – Developing Training Materials for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)

• In Event: Poster Session & Ice Cream Social

Abstract

Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and the use of Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) online are a growing concern worldwide with serious consequences for victims. Addressing this issue requires more than just police intervention; it demands a proactive approach aiming at preventing CSA before it occurs. Preventive approaches can reduce CSA and the use of CSEM online and thereby prevent children from harm.

The poster presents data from the current the project “Protect and Prevent Through Support – 2PS”, funded by European Union’s Horizon Europe Program. 2PS aims in tacking various urgent issues related to Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE), particularly in the online environment (OCSAE), through preventive initiatives.

2PS collaborates with global stakeholders in order to establish a cohesive approach that prioritizes preventive measures complementing current strategies. The goal is to protect children by addressing the support needs of individuals with a sexual interest in children, providing them with alternative pathways.

In order to create police training modules for investigating and combating CSAE, a survey has been carried out in the most European countries, in order to gain an overview on the current training activities in the field of CSAE and to identify training gaps initial content-related results of this evaluation are presented, with a particular focus on best practice approaches and topics that still need to be addressed. On this basis, it presents practical conclusions for the development of new training modules for different target-groups with the police.

Author

• Julia Willmes, German Police University