Rapid Evidence Assessment: Characteristics and Vulnerabilities of Victims of Online-Facilitated Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

The overarching question that this procurement seeks to answer is: What is known about the characteristics, vulnerabilities and on- and offline behaviour of victims of online-facilitated child sexual abuse and exploitation? The procurement should also seek to identify evidence that addresses the following: Any distinguishing characteristics or factors which make children either more vulnerable, or more resilient, to online sexual victimisation, including victimisation by peers.

Any research that has tried to establish vulnerability profiles or typologies, based on children’s characteristics and behaviours. Self-generated sexual material, including the relationship between ‘sexting’ and/or production of self-generated sexual material and sexual extortion or online sexual solicitation.

The characteristics and vulnerabilities of victims of transnational online child sexual abuse, where either the victim or the perpetrator is based in England & Wales. Additional information: Attachments for Annex B (Terms and Conditions) and Annex D (Travel and Subsistence Rates) will be included on the Emptoris E-Sourcing Portal.