Production and distribution of child sexual abuse material by parental figures
Date
2021
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Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Abstract
Child sexual abuse material
(CSAM) is widely available online. Existing
research indicates that the parents and
parental figures of victims are notably
represented in offender populations.
However, there is limited research in this
area. Drawing on Australian media and
legal databases, this study created a
database of 82 cases of CSAM production
and distribution perpetrated by parents
and/or parental figures from 2009 to 2019.
The study found that perpetrators are most
often the male parental figures of the
victims, and victims are predominately girls
under nine years of age. The findings reveal
distinct patterns and scenarios of parental
CSAM offending that may inform
prevention, early intervention and
improved responses to victims. The study
documented the significant impact of
parental CSAM offending on victims and the
need for specialist victim support.
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Keywords
prevention, sexual materials, International Resources, Australia, child sexual abuse material, law enforcement, research, identification, investigation
Citation
Salter, M., Wong, W. T., Breckenridge, J., Scott, S., Cooper, S., & Peleg, N. Production and distribution of child sexual abuse material by parental figures. Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice, 616.