Protect Children: Research Report on CSAM Perpetrators

The cover page of the study features a design in shades of blue. The title is centered on the page. Behind it, you can make out the silhouette of a person. The person is looking at their cell phone.

Protect Children’s research report on CSAM offenders was published in March 2026. The study is based on data from 20,000 surveys. Among other things, the publication shows that many offenders come into contact with CSAM material at a young age. It also provides insight into the methods offenders use in the digital space. The findings are intended to aid in the development of prevention measures. The study also addresses how artificial intelligence impacts this issue.

The study is available for download below.


Protect Children. (2026). CSAM Perpetrator Research Report: Findings from a Survey of CSAM Perpetrators on Digital Platform Use and Design (Tell Me More About Tech).