Resources

Resource Year Topic Type
Updated Trends in Child Maltreatment, 2022
For 2022, child neglect declined 6% compared to 2021 and child maltreatment fatalities rose 6%.
2024 Trends In Child Victimization Paper
The prevalence of child sexual abuse with online sexual abuse added
This article addresses the topic of when Online Abuse is added, overall sexual abuse rate rises to 32% for girls and 11% for boys.
2024 Sexual Abuse, Technology/Internet Victimization Paper
Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Findings from a National Survey
Finkelhor, D., Turner, H., Colburn, D., & Walsh, W. (2023). Online child sexual exploitation and abuse: Findings from a National Survey. Durham,…
2023 Technology/Internet Victimization Bulletin
Online Sexual Abuse: Overview and Prevention, a talk by David Finkelhor
Video
2023 Prevention, Technology/Internet Victimization Video
Policies or Resources Available in Agency
Policies or Resources Available in Agency
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
Recommendations for ICAC Task Forces and their affiliated agencies
Recommendations for ICAC Task Forces and their affiliated agencies.
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
What works best for promoting officer wellness
What works best for promoting officer wellness. References: Mitchell, K. J., Gewirtz-Meydan, A., O'Brien, J., & Finkelhor, D. (2022)…
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
ICAC and Affiliated Agencies Investigating Child Sexual Abuse Material Biggest Problems Identified
ICAC and Affiliated Agencies Investigating Child Sexual Abuse Material Biggest Problems Identified. References: Mitchell, K. J., Gewirtz-Meydan, A.,…
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
Who in Agency has Exposure to Child Sexual Abuse Material During Investigations?
Who in Agency has Exposure to Child Sexual Abuse Material During Investigations? Infographic - information from Mitchell, KJ, Gewirtz-Meydan, A, O’…
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
Harm Mitigation Strategies used by Investigators Reviewing CSAM
Harm Mitigation Strategies used by Investigators Reviewing CSAM. This infographic is simplified without statistics.
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
Harm Mitigation Strategies Used by Forensic Examiners and Investigators When Using Child Sexual Abuse Material
Harm Mitigation Strategies Used by Forensic Examiners and Investigators when Reviewing Child Sexual Abuse Material. This infographic focuses on…
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
Strategies to Promote Wellness
Strategies to Promote Wellness. Insights from the Internet Crimes against Children Task Force Network
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
What Works Best for Promoting Officer Wellness?
What works best for promoting officer wellness? Insights from the ICAC Task Force Network.
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
Trauma behind the keyboard: Exploring disparities in child sexual abuse materials exposure and mental health factors among investigators and forensic examiners – A network analysis
Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan, Kimberly J. Mitchell, Jennifer E. O'Brien, Trauma behind the keyboard: Exploring disparities in child sexual abuse…
2024 Vicarious Trauma Paper
Practices and Policies Around Wellness: Insights From the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Network
Mitchell KJ, Gewirtz-Meydan A, O'Brien J and Finkelhor D (2022) Practices and Policies Around Wellness: Insights From the Internet Crimes…
2022 Vicarious Trauma Paper
Sexual posttraumatic stress among investigators of child sexual abuse material
Gewirtz-Meydan, A., Mitchell, K. J., & O’Brien, J. E. (2023). Sexual posttraumatic stress among investigators of child sexual abuse material.…
2023 Vicarious Trauma Paper
Correlates of intimate relationship satisfaction among investigators of child sexual abuse material
Gewirtz-Meydan A, O'Brien JE and Mitchell KJ (2023) Correlates of intimate relationship satisfaction among investigators of child sexual abuse…
2023 Vicarious Trauma Paper
The mental health of officials who regularly examine child sexual abuse material: strategies for harm mitigation.
Mitchell, K.J., Gewirtz-Meydan, A., Finkelhor, D. et al. The mental health of officials who regularly examine child sexual abuse material: strategies…
2023 Vicarious Trauma Paper
Trauma and Resiliency Among Police Investigating Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Overview of study with 500 police investigators and forensic examiners who investigate crimes involving child sexual abuse materials. This…
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic
How to Improve Wellness Among Staff Investigating CSAM?
Key recommendations for ICAC Task Forces and Their Affiliate Agencies
2024 Vicarious Trauma Infographic