International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute

Our Director Professor Sam Lundrigan and our Dawes Senior Research Fellow Deanna Davy have presented today at the Protech Project Final Conference. We’ve been part of this innovative programme, developing an EU-funded safety tech app to prevent the viewing of child sexual abuse imagery on internet connected devices. We’ve evaluated the pilot project and presented our findings today, which we look forward to sharing widely in the coming weeks. Thank you to everyone that attended this important event and contributed to this conversation.

Also joining our panel session on Day 2, is Rachel Haynes of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. As part of this Q&A session, chaired by Simon Bailey CBE, QPM, DL, Rachel will draw on the findings from 'Shore', a unique online resource for teenagers worried about their own or someone else’s sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviour. Register to attend IPPPRI25 and join this important conversation: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

Joining us as a speaker at IPPPRI25 is Helen King of Praesidio Safeguarding. Helen will be joining a panel session on day 2, focusing on the threat to young people and the importance of education and awareness raising. As part of the panel discussion, she will draw on her work to elevate child and youth voices within research, looking at the different ways integrating children’s voices challenges our fundamental understanding of how we conceive of and understand problems in the technical space. Join us at IPPPRI25: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

We're delighted that our very own Sarah Colley will be presenting at IPPPRI25. Sarah will be part of a presentation on day 2 with colleagues from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). Sarah will discuss the important role IPPPRI research has played in the development of the 'Think Before you Share Campaign', designed to raise awareness amongst young people of the risks associated with sending nude and explicit images online.' To register to attend and learn more about this direct example of research into practice, visit our conference website here: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

Speaker announcement! Confirmed to speak on day 2 of IPPPRI 25 is Dr Somaya Alwejdnai of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Somaya will on 'Exploring online grooming opportunities on an online social network: a mixed-method approach.' Children under 18 face growing risks from online predators, but how does this happen? This presentation uncovers real-world dangers by auditing children's profiles, testing threats with fictitious accounts, and interviewing UK investigators. It reveals how predators exploit vulnerabilities, evaluates online safety measures, and highlights urgent gaps and solutions to protect minors. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

Joining us as a speaker on day 3 of conference is Adam Groves, Social Impact Lead at Nominet. Adam will speak on 'the anatomy of the Korean deepfake crisis and its implications for the UK.' Korea’s Deepfake Crisis saw over 500 schools and universities targeted in an orchestrated campaign of sexual violence. Drawing on interviews with some of the organisations at the forefront of the country's response, this session will examine what happened and what lessons may exist for the UK. To register for IPPPRI25, visit our conference website here: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

Also speaking at IPPPRI25 is Le'Siran Edwards of Social Work Coaching Hub. Le'Siran will speak on day 2, running a workshop on 'fostering trauma-informed wellbeing for helping professionals'. In this session, you’ll: -Understand how trauma shows up in the workplace and its impact -Learn to spot and respond to signs of trauma  -Create a personalised trauma-informed self-care plan — because your well-being matters too To register for this year's conference, visit our conference website:https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES We still have spaces left for brands and organisations wishing to showcase their products or services to delegates at IPPPRI25. Our delegates come from the policing, public protection, safeguarding, education, academic and technology sectors. This is a unique opportunity to network with colleagues dedicated to protecting children from online harms and responding to the global threat. Contact ipppri@aru.ac.uk to find out more.

You now have an extra week to get your nominations in for these important awards which will be presented at our conference in May. Please consider nominating individuals or organisations you feel are worthy of recognition and thanks for the incredible work they do to protect children from online harms. They’re free to enter, all the information you need is here https://lnkd.in/g6fbDyh5

Confirmed speakers! Hosting a workshop on day 2 of IPPPRI25 are Dr Katy Ring and Bethany Jennings of WeProtect Global Alliance. The workshop will focus on 'The Health and Wellbeing of Frontline Responders to Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE)' The workshop will discuss the findings from In-depth interviews conducted with 26 professionals from 13 countries. The research takes a 'whole system' view across different types of organizations and offers practical recommendations for employers of digital frontline responders. Register and secure your place at conference here: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn