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HSI Dark Web Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea From Washington State Man for Advertising CSAM

PORTLAND, Maine — A Kent, Washington, man pleaded guilty Aug. 28 in U.S. District Court in Portland to advertising child pornography after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New England identified him while monitoring a dark web site.

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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.

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Key Definitions

A list of key terms and definitions related to online child sexual exploitation and abuse.