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We Need Tech That Protects Children

Urge your MP to back new legislation that stops child abuse before it starts.

Making a difference

Highlighted as one of 10 non-profits "making a difference" by U.S. News and World Report, IJM's work has been featured by the following and many other outlets:

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How does IJM work?

We partner with local justice systems around the world to build safe communities, where all are protected from violence and slavery

Bring people to safety

Bring people to safety from slavery and violence, and support survivors with trauma-informed care.

Hold traffickers to account

Ensure criminals cannot hurt others and create a powerful deterrent to potential traffickers and abusers.

Strengthen justice systems

Strengthen justice systems by providing training, mentoring, and support to local police and authorities.

Protect people from abuse

Enable long-term systemic change and build safe communities where people are protected from ever experiencing slavery and violence.

Featured Story

Meet Joy, a survivor of online sexual violence and a passionate advocate for an end to this crime.

Joy* was 10 when a family friend in the Philippines began abusing her. The abuse was livestreamed through a screen just like this one. Joy suffered sexual abuse and violence for almost seven years, until IJM partnered with police to bring her to safety.

Today, Joy is a licensed social worker, happily married and speaks out internationally to stop violence against women and girls. Learn more about this crime in the BBC documentary 'Hunting the Online Sex Predators'.

Since 1997

Our impact, with your support

99,000+

people brought to safety

8,400+

perpetrators convicted

431K+

justice officials and community leaders trained

IJM has partnered with Google, Walmart, TikTok and others to stop slavery and violence.

IJM has reduced slavery and violence by 50-86% in nine different jurisdictions around the world.

“I want to stop child exploitation. I believe it can stop, but I cannot do it alone."

IJM stands with survivor leaders like Joy*, advocating for an end to online sexual abuse of children
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IJM’s statement on the death of Albert Ojwang
June 2025 We are deeply saddened and outraged by the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody at Central Police Station, Nairobi, Kenya. Accor...
Three tips for keeping children safe online
Sally Frank, a specialist on Internet Crimes Against Children, shares her expert advice.
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Your generous monthly support will help send rescue to vulnerable children and families at a moment’s notice, stand with them as they rebuild their lives in freedom and have perpetrators held accountable.

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