Research & insights

Drawing on a selection of 26 online platform regulations in 19 jurisdictions, the study offers a framework for understanding the main regulatory approaches adopted so far.

UNICEF policy note highlighting key considerations for legislators, policymakers, and other stakeholders considering an age-based limit for social media.

Commodified Sexual Interactions Involving Minors Evolving dynamics in technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation. Research conducted by Thorn in partnership with Burson Insights, Data & Intelligence.

The second annual Lantern Transparency Report, providing a review of the program’s impact in 2024 and highlighting key programmatic updates, successes, challenges, and opportunities for future growth.

The latest Searchlight report from Childlight into the nature of the crisis underscores the need for urgent action, shining a light on the financial networks that fuel child sexual exploitation…

A report from Children and Screens highlighting the impact of the UK’s Age-Appropriate Design Code on digital platforms.

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, Ms. Mama Fatima Singhateh invites input to the forthcoming report (due October 2025) which will…

Microsoft White Paper focusing on the protection of children, women and older adults from potential harms caused by AI, including AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and deepfakes.

Childline’s latest data shows boys are more vulnerable to sextortion. New campaign targeted at young boys to remind them of how easy it is to be fooled by fake accounts…

The VOICE Research Child Friendly/Accessible Report on Child Safety Online is a resource designed with and for children to ensure that vital information about child safety online is accessible to…