The National Crime Agency estimates there to be between 550,000 and 850,000 people in the UK who pose varying forms of sexual risk to children.
IWF urges the implementation of technological safeguards to protect children, as ‘shocking’ figures from the UK’s National Crime Agency show 830,000 adults who pose some degree of sexual risk to children.
The Internet Watch Foundation work with a wide range of global partners to effectively find and remove online child sexual abuse imagery.
The processes IWF use to assess child sexual abuse imagery online and have it removed from the internet.
The Internet Watch Foundation scooped a top prize at the 2023 National Technology Awards.
New data published by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) shows girls are at increasing risk online.
Find out how the Internet Watch Foundation works in partnership with INHOPE to tackle global child sexual abuse imagery online.
How the Internet Watch Foundation works within the law to assess criminal imagery of children suffering sexual abuse. Includes legal guidelines, MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) case law.
The IWF's role regarding government legislation on the possession of non-photographic visual depictions of the sexual abuse of children.
Professionals working with children and young people are being equipped with vital new guidance - developed by the IWF and National Crime Agency - to combat the growing threat of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
Download essential guides for professionals on understanding, identifying and responding to AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Developed by IWF & NCA.
The Internet Watch Foundation is pleased to be among the winners of the Digital Communication Awards 2021.