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Know2Protect: 2024 Year in Review

April 2025 marks the one-year anniversary of the Know2Protect campaign. This document highlights Know2Protect’s achievements in its first year to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: DHS and Country Star John Rich Team Up for Urgent Livestream about Protecting Kids from Online Predators

Wednesday night, Know2Protect — the national campaign dedicated to combating child exploitation and online threats — will host a high-impact livestream event featuring Department of Homeland Security Special Agent Dennis Fetting and country music star John Rich.

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Fact Sheet: How DHS is Combating Child Exploitation and Abuse

Every day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leads the fight against online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). As part of the Department’s critical mission to combat crimes of exploitation and protect victims, we investigate these abhorrent crimes, spread awareness, collaborate with interagency and international partners, and expand our reach to ensure children are safe and protected.

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DHS Marks One-Year Milestone of Know2Protect® Campaign, Strengthening Nationwide Efforts to Combat Online Child Exploitation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Know2Protect: Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation ™ public awareness campaign.

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K2P Anniversary Social Toolkit

Know2Protect’s social media toolkit for the first anniversary of their official launch.

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DHS Airs Know2Protect® Public Service Announcement to Protect Kids Online Through Its Partnerships with NFL, NASCAR

DHS, with the National Football League (NFL) and NASCAR, announced its latest Public Service Announcement (PSA) to increase public awareness of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). 

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FBSAC CSEA Subcommittee Final Report

Attached you will find the Final Report for the FBSAC Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) Subcommittee approved on June 24, 2024.

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HSAC CSEA Subcommittee Final Report

The Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Subcommittee's Final Report, approved on June 6, 2024.

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HSAPC CSEA Final Report

The Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Subcommittee's Final Report, approved June 3, 2024. 

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DHS Launches Know2Protect™ Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Abuse With Many Public and Private Sector Partners

DHS announced Know2Protect, Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign that brings together public and private sector partners.