Protecting Children from Online Exploitation and Abuse: An Overview of Project Safe Childhood

Abstract

On May 17, 2006, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales announced the beginning of the nationwide implementation of Project Safe Childhood, a Department of Justice initiative designed to enhance the national response to the growing threat to America's children from online exploitation and abuse. "We are in the midst of an epidemic of sexual abuse and exploitation of our children," said Attorney General Gonzales. "Project Safe Childhood will help law enforcement and community leaders prevent, investigate, and prosecute sexual predators and pornographers who target our children and grandchildren."