IWF research into how artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to create child sexual abuse imagery online
Discover the latest trends & data in the fight against online child sexual abuse imagery in the 2023 Annual Report from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
Discover the latest data and insights in the fight against online child sexual abuse imagery in the 2024 Annual Data & Insights Report from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
Alarming increase in online grooming and child sexual abuse imagery, particularly among under 10s, in 2023 as reported by the IWF.
Discover the latest data and insights in the fight against online child sexual abuse imagery in the 2025 Annual data & insights report from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
Research report by PIER at Anglia Ruskin University, providing insight into girls and their parents' understanding of self-generated CSAM.
A list of where to report some of the other types of harmful content you may see online.
Summary
Our work specifically relates to images and videos showing child sexual abuse online. Here are useful links if you need help with something else.