Child sexual abuse (CSA), also called child molestation, is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. [1][2] Forms of child sexual abuse include engaging in sexual activities with a child (whether by asking or pressuring, or by other means), indecent exposure, child grooming, and child sexua...

Child sexual abuse material is illegal because it is evidence of a crime and harms all children. Some people refer to CSAM as “crime scene photographs” to make the point that taking such pictures and behaving sexually with a child are crimes. Viewing child sexual abuse material perpetuates an industry which harms children.

There are many reasons why someone might seek out sexualized images of children. This content is called child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and it was once referred to as child pornography. Not everyone realizes that CSAM is harmful and illegal. They may not realize that they are watching a crime.

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Child pornography is illegal in most countries, but there is substantial variation in definitions, categories, penalties, and interpretations of laws.

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Child pornography (also abbreviated as CP, also called child porn, or kiddie porn and child sexual abuse material[1] known by the acronym CSAM, [2] underscoring that children can not be deemed willing participants under law [3]) is erotic material that depicts persons under the designated age of …

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Yes. Child pornography is now referred to as child sexual abuse material or CSAM to more accurately reflect the crime being committed. CSAM is illegal because it is filming of an actual crime. It shows children being sexually abused. Children can’t consent to sexual activity, and therefore cannot participate in pornography.