Resources

Resource Year Topic Type
Updated Trends in Child Maltreatment, 2022
For 2022, child neglect declined 6% compared to 2021 and child maltreatment fatalities rose 6%.
 2024 Trends In Child Victimization Paper
The prevalence of child sexual abuse with online sexual abuse added
Finkelhor, D., Turner, H., & Colburn, D. (2024). The prevalence of child sexual abuse with online sexual abuse added. Child Abuse & Neglect,…
 2024 Sexual Abuse, Technology/Internet Victimization Paper
Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Findings from a National Survey
Finkelhor, D., Turner, H., Colburn, D., & Walsh, W. (2023). Online child sexual exploitation and abuse: Findings from a National Survey. Durham,…
 2023 Technology/Internet Victimization Bulletin
Online Sexual Abuse: Overview and Prevention, a talk by David Finkelhor
Video
 2023 Prevention, Technology/Internet Victimization Video
Exposure to child sexual abuse materials among law enforcement investigative personnel: Exploring trauma and resilience profiles.
Mitchell, K. J., Gewirtz-Meydan, A., O'Brien, J. E., & Ein-Dor, T. (2024). Exposure to child sexual abuse materials among law enforcement…
 2024 Vicarious Trauma Paper
“They are not victimless crimes…that’s frustrating to hear”: Qualitative insights from prosecutors working on cases related to technology facilitated child sexual abuse material
O'Brien, J. E., Kahn, G. Z., Gast, L., & Mitchell, K. J. (2025). “They are not victimless crimes… that's frustrating to hear”:…
 2024 Technology/Internet Victimization Paper
Prevalence of Gun Carrying and Gun Violence Victimization and Perpetration Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Youth and Young Adults
Taylor, B., Mitchell, K. J., Turner, H. A., Sheridan-Johnson, J., & Mumford, E. A. (2024). Prevalence of gun carrying and gun violence…
 2024 Firearm Violence Paper
Online Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in a National Victim Survey
Walsh, W., Finkelhor, D., Turner, H., & O’Brien, J. (2024). Online commercial sexual exploitation of children in a national victim survey..…
 2024 Technology/Internet Victimization Paper
Persisting Concerns About Image Exposure Among Survivors of Image-Based Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Childhood
Finkelhor, D., Turner, H., Colburn, D., & Mitchell, K. J. (2024). Persisting concerns about image exposure among survivors of image-based sexual…
 2024 Technology/Internet Victimization Paper
Youth Attitudes Toward Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Help-Seeking: An Analysis of Data Collected by the Not a Number Trafficking Prevention Program
Jones, L. M., O’Brien, J. E., Colburn, D., McKinney, K., & Martin, L. (2024). Youth Attitudes Toward Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Help-…
 2024 Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Evaluation Paper
Bystanders to Sexual Violence: Findings From a National Sample of Sexual and Gender Diverse Adolescents
Banyard, V., Mitchell, K. J., Goodman, K. L., & Ybarra, M. L. (2024). Bystanders to sexual violence: findings from a national sample of sexual…
 2024 Bystander Behavior Paper
Law Enforcement Agency Practices and Policies for the Investigation of Child Sex Trafficking: Are Agencies Using Victim-Centered Approaches?
Mitchell, K. J., O'Brien, J., Jones, L. M., & Puchlopek-Adams, A. (2024). Law Enforcement Agency Practices and Policies for the…
 2024 Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Paper
COVID-19 and Child Sex Trafficking: Qualitative Insights on the Effect of the Pandemic on Victimization and Service Provision
O’Brien, J. E., Jones, L. M., Mitchell, K. J., & Kahn, G. Z. (2024). COVID-19 and Child Sex Trafficking: Qualitative Insights on the Effect of…
 2024 Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Paper
Final 2024 VPRC Program Book
Final 2024 VPRC Program Book
 2024
Characteristics and Dynamics of Cyberstalking Victimization Among Juveniles and Young Adults
Walsh, W. A., Finkelhor, D., & Turner, H. (2024). Characteristics and dynamics of cyberstalking victimization among juveniles and young adults.…
 2024 Technology/Internet Victimization Paper
Addressing Sibling Aggression is Key to Reducing Peer Bullying (SAARA Bulletin #9)
This bulletin reviews research on the link between sibling aggression and peer bullying and provides guidance for educators.
 2024 Bullying/Peer Victimization, Sibling Aggression and Abuse Bulletin
Sibling Aggression and Abuse are ACEs (SAARA Bulletin #8)
This bulletin argues that sibling aggression and abuse meet the criteria for adverse childhood experiences and advocates for screening and training.
 2024 Bullying/Peer Victimization, Impacts of Child Victimization, Sibling Aggression and Abuse Bulletin
Recognizing and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse (SAARA Bulletin #7)
The goal of this bulletin is to define sibling sexual abuse and provide guidance for parents and professionals on how to respond.
 2024 Bullying/Peer Victimization, Sexual Abuse, Sibling Aggression and Abuse Bulletin
Prevention of online sexual abuse
Prevention of online sexual abuse presentation, June 25, 2024 Moore Center Envision conference. David Finkelhor's talk starts at 7:20 of the…
 2024 Prevention, Technology/Internet Victimization Presentation, Video
Best Practices for Live-Tweeting (and other Social Media Engagement) at Academic Conferences
Best Practices for Live-Tweeting (and other Social Media Engagement) at Academic Conferences