Resources

A template letter that can be used or adapted and sent to your local MP. The letter talks to the urgent need to address child and youth sexual exploitation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This report is the result of seeking to better understand how sexual exploitation is experienced, recognised, and responded to in Aotearoa, from the perspective of those most directly affected. It also helps fill a major definitional and conceptual gap in Aotearoa’s understanding of child sexual exploitation, where the absence of a national framework contributes to fragmented practice, weak recognition, and inconsistent responses.

This summary report highlights the key findings of ECPAT NZ's research, which is grounded in lived experience and crucially points to clear, actionable opportunities for system change.

This impact report emphasises ECPAT NZ's pivotal role in combating child exploitation, detailing progress made between 2019-2023 and key strategies for lasting change. Additionally, it outlines ECPAT's initiatives to strengthen impact in 2023.

This report aims to provide thematic updates on the state on SEC in New Zealand from a grassroots perspective.

This Submission was produced by ECPAT NZ and Te Whāriki Whakaaro o ngā Kaimahi Taiohi in preperation for the Universal Periodic Review 46th session 2019 – 2023, for New Zealand.

This 2022 thematic report was produced by ECPAT NZ and ECPAT International on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography in the context of the Simplified Reporting Procedure (SRP).

Produced by ECPAT International, this summary paper focuses on exploring the sexual exploitation of children within travel and tourism.

Produced by ECPAT International, this summary paper focuses attention on the ways that child, early, and forced marriages (CEFM) can be a form of, or a pathway to SEC.

Produced by ECPAT International, this summary paper explores online child sexual exploitation (OCSE).

Produced by ECPAT International, this summary paper focuses attention on the exploitation of children in prostitution. Please note, "prostitution" is no longer a best practice term that is used.

Produced by ECPAT International, this report aims to give an overview of the importance of extraterritorial jurisdiction and extradition mechanisms as a tool in the fight against the sexual exploitation of children.

Produced by ECPAT International, this document is part of the global monitoring report, which serves to analysis over 50 specific country situations and assess their efforts made, and still needed, to protect children from sexual exploitation. It is the country report of New Zealand.

Produced by ECPAT International and We Protect Global Alliance in 2022, this report draws on one-on-one conversations with young survivors of online child sexual exploitation and abuse. It includes a survey with frontline social support workers and a global expert roundtable.

Produced by ECPAT International, this podcast delves deep into the reality of child sexual exploitation worldwide. It explores what we know about the issue, what is being done to tackle the problem, how it affects children, and what you can do to support the fight to eliminate this crime.

This resource gives an overview of people trafficking, exploring the common types of exploitation, what it looks like, and where it happens.

The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report serves as the primary diplomatic tool of the U.S. Government to interact with foreign governments regarding human trafficking. It stands as the most extensive global source of information on government actions against trafficking. This is the 2022 report.

The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report serves as the primary diplomatic tool of the U.S. Government to interact with foreign governments regarding human trafficking. It stands as the most extensive global source of information on government actions against trafficking. This is the 2023 report.

This report, produced by INHOPE, a global network of hotlines combating online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), examines their worldwide impact on addressing CSAM and presents their recent findings and statistics from 2022.

This report provides a review of the legal systems protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse across the Commonwealth.

The 2023 Global Slavery Index provides an assessment of the extent to which a country's population is vulnerable to modern slavery for 160 countries. Their estimates draw on thousands of interviews with survivors collected through nationally representative household surveys.

Written by Kristin Haines, this 2022 thesis explores law enforcements understanding and experience related to human trafficking, focusing specifically on the dynamics of exploitation in commercial sex as it occurs in New Zealand.

This handbook, published in 2019, serves as a global, all-inclusive guide on human trafficking and slavery. It covers historical aspects and modern issues, offering a thorough exploration of this crucial field, combining the latest research and practical insights

Written by Natalie Thorburn, this 2018 thesis aims to explore the experiences of Aotearoa victims of sex trafficking using a narrative approach

Written by Natalie Thorburn and Irene de Haan, this paper aims to explore perspectives and causes of the social problem of survival sex and to identify possible ways to address this issue, particularly within the realm of social work.

Written by Natalie Thorburn, this paper aims to examine frontline medical and social service practitioners’ perspectives of and experiences with domestic sex trafficking.

Written by Natalie Thorburn, this 2015 paper aims to explore the experiences of adolescent sex workers’ from the ages 12 –16 and their experiences of accessing and avoiding support services.

This 2002 paper reviews the available literature on issues around Child Prostitution, and efforts to address the problem.

This report presents Thorn's most recent findings from its annual monitoring research, shedding light on the current experiences, challenges, and risks encountered by young individuals in online spaces. This data provides insights into concerns regarding online grooming, the sharing of nudes, and the nonconsensual dissemination of intimate photos.

This 2022 research explores experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in exploring their identities online, particularly concerning the risks of sexual exploitation.

This 2022 resource is aimed to provide more information around terminology that is accurate and respectful to victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation.

This 2022 resource provides an outline of consistent accurate language when referring to harm associated with child sexual exploitation.

Letter to the Minister of Justice asking that the Crimes Act 1961 is amended to better protect our Tamariki from sexual (and broader) exploitation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This resource aims to raise awareness of what trauma is, the effects of trauma, and how to develop trauma informed approaches within your workforce and organisation.

This report presents key findings and opportunities for online safety tools. It explores parents and caregivers' knowledge around their children’s online experience in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

This factsheet offers an outline of sexual child abuse, presenting global data specifically concerning child sexual abuse occurring on the internet.

This 2021 research paper explores the experiences of victims of domestic sex trafficking and how individuals who face limitations in accessing traditional resources navigate and acquire social connections and support.

This research shares insights from a comprehensive survey involving Australians who utilised mobile dating apps or dating websites within the last five years. It highlights instances where respondents received requests to facilitate the sexual exploitation of their own or accessible children.

This 2021 report focuses on online grooming, exploring the experiences of children and grooming on the internet.

This 2023 report is a literature scan which provides a summary of the nature, prevalence, impacts and responses to the issue of technology-facilitated abuse. It identifies barriers and enablers for responding to and helping victim-survivor.

This Report analyses new data that helps describe a nuanced picture of how sexual exploitation of children (SEC) is occurring within Pacific communities and how it is presenting to those working on the welfare frontline.