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Child Exploitation

Child Exploitation

Child Exploitation

Protecting children from crimes of victimization

One of HSI’s top priorities is to protect the public from crimes of victimization, and HSI’s child exploitation investigations program is a central component of this mission set. HSI is recognized as a global leader in this investigative discipline, and is committed to utilizing its vast authorities, international footprint and strong government and non-government partnerships to:

  • Identify and rescue child victims.
  • Identify and apprehend offenders.
  • Prevent transnational child sexual abuse.
  • Help make the internet a safer place for children.

HSI personnel around the world work tirelessly to protect children from exploitation by predators who are involved in the production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material and who travel internationally to engage in illicit sexual conduct with minors. HSI employs the latest technology to collect evidence and track the activities of individuals and organized groups who sexually exploit children using the dark web, chat rooms, peer-to-peer trading and other internet-based platforms. This critical public safety mission is supported by the HSI Child Exploitation Investigations Unit (CEIU), which is housed within the HSI Cyber Crimes Center (C3). The CEIU provides assistance to HSI field offices; coordinates major investigations; conducts operations throughout the world to identify and rescue child victims and to identify and apprehend offenders; and delivers training to HSI personnel as well as state, local, federal and international law enforcement partners.

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Project iGuardian

Project iGuardian

Providing timely information about internet safety to parents and children

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NetSmartz Educational Outreach Program

Tip Sheets

NetSmartz Educational Outreach Program

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Preventing Crimes of Exploitation

Preventing Crimes of Exploitation

Protecting the public from crimes of victimization

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