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that is never the victim’s fault. Stopping exploitation usually requires a victim to come forward to someone they trust — a parent, teacher, caregiver, law enforcement official or another trusted adult. This requires a lot of vulnerability from the victim. It is important to help them gather information to report the crime, choose an option with which they are comfortable and support them through this process.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraphs field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--20256" id=''> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--uswds-summary-box paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--20255 usa-summary-box" role="complementary"> <div class="usa-summary-box__body"> <h3 class="usa-summary-box__heading"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">To submit a report, you can do so through one of the following ways:</div> </h3> <div class="usa-summary-box__text"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><ul> <li>Contact your local, state or tribal law enforcement officials directly. Call 911 in an emergency.</li> <li>Call the Know2Protect Tipline at <a href="tel:1-833-591-5669">833-591-KNOW (5669)</a>. All information received via the Tipline will be reviewed by appropriate personnel and referred to Homeland Security Investigations field offices for potential investigation.</li> <li>Submit a <a href="https://report.cybertip.org/" target="_blank">CyberTipline</a> report with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--20259" id=''> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--uswds-card-container paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--20258"> <ul class="usa-card-group">  <li class="tablet:grid-col-12 usa-card show-button">  <div class="usa-card usa-card--flag ">  <div class="usa-card__container"> <header class="usa-card__header"> <h2 class="usa-card__heading"> Suicide & Crisis Lifeline </h2> </header> <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img" > <a href="https://988lifeline.org/" class="flag-card-link" data-route-name=""> <img src="/sites/default/files/2024-03/24_0328_ice_988-left.jpg" alt="Suicide tipline (988) emoji"> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <p>If you or someone you care about is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988 to talk with someone live on the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.</p> </div> <div class="usa-card__footer"> <a href="https://988lifeline.org/" class="card-link"> <span class="usa-button"> Visit the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline </span> </a> </div> </div>  </div>  </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--20254" id=''> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default mobile-edge-padding"> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden mobile-edge-padding field__item"><h2>When2Report</h2> <p>If you suspect that someone is exploiting or abusing a child, you should notify law enforcement authorities as soon as possible, whether the person you suspect is an adult, teen or child. For a deeper understanding of the threat, visit <a href="/know2protect/know-the-threats" target="_blank">Know the Threats</a>. You should file a report when someone:</p> <ul> <li>Harasses a child or teen or makes them feel unsafe online.</li> <li> Asks or pressures a child or teen to take pictures or videos of their private parts or to show their private parts on a video call or livestream.</li> <li>Threatens a child or teen by saying they'll share previous explicit images with others if the child doesn’t provide more photos or money.</li> <li>Creates, distributes or possesses child sexual abuse material.</li> </ul> <p><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is not an exhaustive list and experiences may differ. If you suspect a child or teen is being exploited or abused, report it — whether it happens once or multiple times, and whether you're certain or simply suspicious.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--20260" id=''> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default mobile-edge-padding"> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden mobile-edge-padding field__item"><h2>Reporting Tips2Know</h2> <p><strong>Remember that online <a href="/know2protect/key-definitions#CSEA" target="_blank">CSEA</a> is never the victim’s fault and you should encourage children and teens to speak to a trusted adult. </strong>Check out these tips you can use to help children and teens if you suspect someone is exploiting or abusing them online:</p> <ul> <li>Victims of <a href="/know2protect/key-definitions#sextortion" target="_blank">sextortion</a> should never pay or send more images; doing so makes things worse.</li> <li>Save everything. Do not delete images, videos or texts — they will help the criminal investigators do their job. The more they know, the better they can help.</li> <li>The sooner you report the crime, the better. Reporting online CSEA can help stop the perpetrator before it happens to someone else.</li> <li>There is a way out for victims and support for survivors. Please visit the <a href="/know2protect/survivor-support" target="_blank">Survivor Support</a> page for more information.</li> <li>Law enforcement officers are mandated to report suspected exploitation and abuse to child protective services. <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/states-territories-tribes/" target="_blank">You can find your state’s child welfare organization here</a>.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--20264" id=''> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default mobile-edge-padding"> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden mobile-edge-padding field__item"><h2>What Happens After a Report</h2> <p><strong>Remember:</strong> Reporting an incident helps law enforcement officials stop the harassment, arrest the offender and point the victim to support and other resources. Below is a detailed infographic of what happens when a tip is reported to the Know2Protect Tipline.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--banner-image paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-banner-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-banner-image"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2024-04/2024_0417_K2P_WhatHappensAfterReport_0.jpg.webp?itok=qT_x0uEh" width="1920" height="667" alt="Workflow example and steps for what happens after a report. Incident Occurs; Report (with examples of how to report like using the K2P tipline or callign 911); Document (report reviewed and referred to law enforcement); Investigate (law enforcement may investigate the report); Collect Evidence (evidence is collected by law enforcement to investigate the potential crimve); Potential Prosecution" loading="lazy" class="image-style-wide" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default mobile-edge-padding"> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden mobile-edge-padding field__item"><p><strong>Depiction:</strong> All information reported to the Know2Protect Tipline is reviewed and referred to the appropriate government agency or local law enforcement for potential investigation. The agent or law enforcement official contacts the person who submitted the report to gather additional information about the case and collect evidence, such as electronic devices. Forensic analysts collect the information and evidence from the relevant devices using proper protocols and techniques to ensure the integrity and preservation of the evidence during the collection process and the protection of privacy for victims. If there is enough evidence, an arrest is made. This process is separate from any reports you make to tech companies, such as social media, messaging or gaming apps.</p> <p>In addition to receiving reports from victims, sometimes law enforcement receives leads from tech companies that identify accounts distributing child sexual abuse material. These tech companies share pertinent information so that law enforcement can obtain search warrants and further investigate.</p> <p><a href="/know2protect/publication/report-infographic" target="_blank">Download a high-resolution version of the infographic above.</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <ul class="usa-collection__meta clearfix"> <h2>Keywords</h3> <li class="usa-collection__meta-item usa-tag"><a href="/keywords/cyber" aria-label="View content tagged with the Keyword: Cyber" hreflang="en">Cyber</a></li> <li class="usa-collection__meta-item usa-tag"><a href="/keywords/child-exploitation" aria-label="View content tagged with the Keyword: Child Exploitation" hreflang="en">Child Exploitation</a></li> <li class="usa-collection__meta-item usa-tag"><a href="/keywords/know2protect" aria-label="View content tagged with the Keyword: Know2Protect" hreflang="en">Know2Protect</a></li> <li class="usa-collection__meta-item usa-tag"><a href="/keywords/law-enforcement" aria-label="View content tagged with the Keyword: Law Enforcement" hreflang="en">Law Enforcement</a></li> <li class="usa-collection__meta-item usa-tag"><a href="/keywords/report" aria-label="View content tagged with the Keyword: Report" hreflang="en">Report</a></li> </ul> </div> </article> </div> <div id="block-dhs-uswds-subtheme-know2protectfooterblock" class="block block-block-content block-block-content8e7ba53a-c088-47ce-92f2-a59c2ad4e896"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default id=''> <div class=" mobile-edge-padding paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden 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