Director, Case Services National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
This presentation will explore the complex legal and emotional challenges faced by survivors of CSAM and the critical role of victim advocacy, legal resources, and restitution in their journey toward healing.
This session will provide an in-depth look at NCMEC’s survivor-centered approach, including the Child Victim Identification Program, victim impact statements, legal assistance, and avenues for restitution. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the unique obstacles survivors face and the long-term impact of online exploitation. A key feature of this session will be the participation of a survivor with lived experience, who will share their perspective on the importance of legal support, victim empowerment, and the ongoing fight for justice. This personal testimony will provide a powerful and firsthand understanding of the challenges survivors navigate and the resources that can help them reclaim control over their lives. This session is designed for law enforcement, legal professionals, victim advocates, and anyone committed to supporting survivors of CSAM. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge on how to better serve survivors through trauma-informed, legally sound, and survivor-driven support mechanisms.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the legal and emotional challenges faced by survivors of CSAM, focusing on victim advocacy and legal resources for recovery.
Explore NCMEC’s survivor-centered approach, including the Child Victim Identification Program, legal assistance, and victim impact statements.
Understand the importance of victim empowerment through survivor testimonies, legal support, and restitution in aiding survivors’ healing and pursuit of justice.
