Published research

We invest in studies, collaborate with academic institutions, and support innovation in prevention and intervention methods. Our dedication to research ensures that we remain at the forefront of the fight against child sexual abuse, continually improving our practices and expanding our knowledge. 

The survey was distributed to 75 male individuals who had completed the Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s Inform Plus psychoeducational programme, on account of their past use of CSAM. Findings will help inform efforts to prevent and disrupt CSAM offending behaviour, as well as divert offending individuals on an offence-free trajectory.

You can find the link to the peer-reviewed article here

We also interviewed a subsample of participants surveyed, for a more in-depth overview of pathways to CSAM offending and factors that could have facilitated prevention or desistance. You can find the peer-reviewed article that presents findings from the complementary qualitative study here.

You can find out more about how we support individuals investigated for CSAM offending through our Inform Plus programme by following this link.

This qualitative study explored motivations and pathways to online grooming behaviour, patterns of offending, and opinions on how online grooming could be prevented. A total of 14 male individuals, investigated for online sexual communications with or about a minor, were interviewed to this end. Participants were recruited through the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, among clients receiving support through our confidential Stop It Now UK and Ireland helpline and our assessment and intervention services.  Findings will help inform strategies for improved prevention and intervention for online grooming.

You can find the link to the peer-reviewed article here.

You can find out more about the services we deliver to people concerned about their online behaviour around children or who are investigated about child sexual abuse offences via our Stop It Now helpline, assessment and interventions, and psychoeducational programmes website pages.

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As you may have noticed, our website looks a little different now. We’ve restructured and redesigned the site to be more accessible to you, so we’d love to know what you think. All feedback will remain anonymous; we do not collect any personal identifying information.