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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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Campaign Resources

Free helpful resources the public can download, print and share throughout their communities.

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Resources for Survivors

A list of resources for survivors of online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

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Survivor Support

Tips on helping victims of online child sexual exploitation and abuse, including how to talk to young survivors and resources available when you need them.

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Training

Outreach programs utilized by DHS to educate the public about the growing threats children and teens face online and how to schedule a presentation in your community.

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K2P Kids & Teens

Age-appropriate content for to educate children 10 up on the dangers of online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

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How2Report

Learn when and how to report online child sexual exploitation and abuse, and what happens after a report is submitted.

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Take Action

Guidance on conversations about internet safety, how online child sexual exploitation happens and ways to get involved with the Know2Protect campaign.

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Partnerships

Recognition of Know2Protect partners and instructions on how to partner with Know2Protect.