Show threadsalutSep 29

Stop Child Abuse - Trace an Object
Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation
We need your help in the fight against online child sexual exploitation.

https://www.accce.gov.au/what-we-do/trace-an-object

Can you help us recognise these objects?
The below objects have been taken from the background of sexual abuse material involving children. If you recognise any of these objects, click on the item and provide the #ACCCE with the information you have. We specifically want to trace their origin (location/country). Reports can be made anonymously.

#ChildAbuse #StopChildAbuse #Australia #AsiaPacific #TraceAnObject

Stop Child Abuse - Trace an Object | ACCCE

We need your help in the fight against online child sexual exploitation.

salutSep 29

Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object

https://www.europol.europa.eu/stopchildabuse

The objects are all taken from the background of an image with sexually explicit material involving minors. We are requesting your assistance in identifying the origin of some of these objects.

Can you help us recognise the objects?
You can help by clicking on an object you recognise and providing #Europol with the information you have on the object. This can be done anonymously.

30 children, victims of child sexual abuse, have been identified and removed from harm

6 offenders have been identified and prosecuted

#ChildAbuse #StopChildAbuse #TraceAnObject

Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object – You can help us to trace an object and stop child abuse | Europol

The most innocent clues can sometimes help crack a case. The objects are all taken from the background of an image with sexually explicit material involving minors. For all images below, every other investigative avenue has already been examined. Therefore we are requesting your assistance in identifying the origin of some of these objects. We are convinced that more eyes...

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TechNaduSep 22, 2025

Europol’s “Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object” campaign identified 51 children during a global task force with Interpol & 22 countries.

⚠️ Europol reminds us: stop calling it “child porn.” These are crimes against children, not content.
👉 Follow @technadu for thoughtful cybercrime reporting.

Source: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/51-children-identified-during-international-taskforce-against-child-sexual-exploitation

#StopChildAbuse #CSAM #TraceAnObject #CyberCrime #ChildSafety #Europol #ProtectChildren

Sofia SantosMay 26, 2025

🔍 Another chance to use #OSINTforGood: @Europol has added new images to their #TraceAnObject page.

Your skills could help identify key items in child sexual abuse cases. Every clue counts!

https://www.europol.europa.eu/stopchildabuse

🛡 [email protected]/:~# ​Feb 14, 2024

Heya all #osint people!

I once again want to ask you to join me in supporting vital OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) efforts to combat child abuse. It's free and only takes you 5 minutes of your time! Your help and attention to detail can make a real difference.

Visit Europol's "Stop Child Abuse - Trace an Object" page and the ACCCE's "Trace An Object" project and see if you recognize any of the objects.

By identifying objects from images connected to abuse cases, you contribute to tracing locations or perpetrators and rescuing victims. Participate in this crucial digital volunteer work—every observation counts towards ending child exploitation. Spread the word and get involved today! #StopChildAbuse #TraceAnObject #OSINTCommunity #ACCCE #europol #help #forensics #investigation

🛡 [email protected]/:~# ​Nov 9, 2023

Hey all #osint people!

I want to ask you to join me in supporting vital OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) efforts to combat child abuse. It's free and only takes you 5 minutes of your time! Your attention to detail can make a real difference.

Visit Europol's "Stop Child Abuse - Trace an Object" page and the ACCCE's "Trace An Object" project.

By identifying objects from images connected to abuse cases, you contribute to tracing locations or perpetrators and rescuing victims. Participate in this crucial digital volunteer work—every observation counts towards ending child exploitation. Spread the word and get involved today! #StopChildAbuse #TraceAnObject #OSINTCommunity

Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object – You can help us to trace an object and stop child abuse | Europol

The most innocent clues can sometimes help crack a case. The objects are all taken from the background of an image with sexually explicit material involving minors. For all images below, every other investigative avenue has already been examined. Therefore we are requesting your assistance in identifying the origin of some of these objects. We are convinced that more eyes...

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Szymon NowickiAug 11, 2023
Everyone here should follow #traceAnObject tag. Every piece of information can help finding child abuse criminals.
EuropolAug 10, 2023

👕 This item of clothing is partially visible in a media file depicting the sexual abuse of a minor.
⚠️ Do you recognise it? ⚠️
✋ Help us #StopChildAbuse & #TraceAnObject.
Submit an anonymous tip here ➡️ https://www.europol.europa.eu/stopchildabuse

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Europol/status/1689200026008862720

Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object – You can help us to trace an object and stop child abuse | Europol

The most innocent clues can sometimes help crack a case. The objects are all taken from the background of an image with sexually explicit material involving minors. For all images below, every other investigative avenue has already been examined. Therefore we are requesting your assistance in identifying the origin of some of these objects. We are convinced that more eyes...

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EuropolJul 21, 2023

⚠️ New images added! ⚠️
📷 Our #TraceAnObject website has new images taken from the background of sexually explicit material involving minors.
🛑 Help us #StopChildAbuse. Leave us an anonymous tip ⤵️
https://www.europol.europa.eu/stopchildabuse

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Europol/status/1682299374745927682

Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object – You can help us to trace an object and stop child abuse | Europol

The most innocent clues can sometimes help crack a case. The objects are all taken from the background of an image with sexually explicit material involving minors. For all images below, every other investigative avenue has already been examined. Therefore we are requesting your assistance in identifying the origin of some of these objects. We are convinced that more eyes...

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Show threadBellingcatJul 20, 2023
Our researchers have identified the locations of 12 photos shared publicly by Europol as part of their #traceanobject campaign to #stopchildabuse. The Bellingcat team spent over 2,500 hours checking more than 2 million images online: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/uk-and-europe/2020/04/22/creating-impact-a-year-on-stop-child-abuse-trace-an-object/
Creating Impact: A Year On Stop Child Abuse —Trace An Object - bellingcat

A summary of our contributions towards the campaign 2019-2020. Discover how three more child abuse images were tracked down in Mexico, Panama and Russia.

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