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ABOUT US

We use the illuminating power of data to shine a light on the hidden pandemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. We catalyse action to safeguard children all over the world, acting with urgency because children can’t wait.

We use our data and technical expertise

Our flagship Into The Light global index exposes the scale of abuse globally, including in hidden and vulnerable populations. Our other key project, Searchlight, investigates the nature of the pandemic, including emerging risk factors so they can be prevented and mitigated early.

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Vision

To have CSEA recognised as a global health issue that can be prevented and treated.

Childlight Goals

Our goals

Expose the scale of abuse globally, specifically in hidden and vulnerable populations
Identify emerging risk factors so they can be prevented and mitigated early
Hold individuals, organisations and sectors to account for their role in prevention
Track how abuse is changing over time
Champion collaboration and interoperability between organisations and sectors
Drive common data frameworks and terminologies
Develop best practice standards for accessing, analysing and using CSEA data
Work with others to improve and enhance our work, sharing our learning with others
Build a diverse and multi-disciplinary community of CSEA data practitioners
Focus on the end impact and what will change for children as a result
Maintain trust, transparency and credibility in our data and insight
Target resources to where they are needed most
Proactively take data and insight to those who need it
Champion change in the best interests of children and survivors

If you have been affected by exploitation or abuse and need support, please visit

Child Helpline International