International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute

And another speaker announcement! We're pleased to share that Rangsima Deesawade of Evident. Rangsima will join a panel discussion hosted by Simon Bailey CBE, QPM, DL, speaking alongside Helen King and Rachel Haynes. As part of this, Rangsima will discuss the 'Leaked' Project, which takes an innovative approach to understanding self-generated sexual content among children in Thailand. The project leverages quantitative insights from surveys of 2,000 children. Preliminary survey findings will be shared in the discussion, focusing on the nuanced realities facing children as they negotiate consent, navigate cultural norms, and understand technology's role in modern relationships. To book your place at conference, register here: https://lnkd.in/gTURgunF

Joining us to speak on day 3 of IPPPRI25 is Katariina Leivo of Protect Children. Katariina will present alongside Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen on 'The power of You Are Enough'™-peer support groups for parents whose children have fallen victims to sexual abuse. To attend and be part of this fascinating programme of insight, learning and research, register here: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

Also joining us as a speaker at IPPPRI25 is Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen of Protect Children. Nina will be speaking on day 1 and on day 3. On day 1, she will be joined by a colleague in law enforcement, and together they will explore the scale and rapid rise of online violent groups, offender and victim profiles, and investigative challenges. It offers critical insights on handling 764 cases and trauma-informed approaches for supporting victims with empathy and care. “It was really normal that someone would just cut themselves on the call” The reality of the Com group: A law enforcement and psychotherapist perspectives what you should know when treating victims. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

Speaking on day 2 of IPPPRI25 is Kelly van den Heuvel of Stop it Now. Kelly will host a workshop discussing 'Risky pornography use of young adult men in The Netherlands'. She will share the results of a new ongoing research project on the pornography habits of young adult men and how often they search for violent or illegal material, including CSAM. It will also be discussed how this knowledge can be used for the development of preventative interventions. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gyr9mrRn

Wonderful to see our team members with the wider Protech Project team, presenting on this innovative and crucial programme last week. We look forward to sharing more on this ground breaking innovation in the coming months.

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