The volume of child ‘self-generated’ sexual material has increased rapidly in recent years
Child ‘self-generated’ sexual material is not a form of online harm per se. It can be produced voluntarily and shared as part of a developmentally appropriate exchange between adolescents. However, there are scenarios in which harm is caused, mainly:
When a child or adolescent is coerced into producing ‘self-generated’ sexual material.
When voluntarily ‘self-generated’ sexual material is shared against an adolescent’s wishes.
When non-sexual material is misused for sexual purposes.
We refer to this phrase in quotation marks (“self-generated”) to avoid implying willingness on the part of the child or young person involved.
How common is the sharing of sexual images and messages among young people?
Acts of blaming victims of child ‘self-generated’ sexual material are still widespread. Such attitudes fuel stigmas that can prevent children from disclosing and reporting their experiences of abuse.
You can find more detailed information about the issue of child ‘self-generated’ sexual material, and child sexual abuse online, more widely, in our latest Global Threat Assessment.
Children’s perspectives on child ‘self generated sexual material online
We conducted research with Praesidio Safeguarding to hear the perspectives of over 200 children, aged 13-17 years old, on the issue of ‘self-generated’ sexual material in three different country contexts – Ghana, Thailand and Ireland.
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