⚠ ATTENTION PARENTS & CAREGIVERS! Are your kids online? Do you know who they are texting or with whom they’re playing games online? Who is behind the keyboard? In her latest blog, Childhood USA’s Executive Director Dr. Mary Pulido provides critical insights into online child sexual predator behavior in order to protect our children. Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. points to a recent report by Protect Children that was groundbreaking in its research on sexual abuse offenders of children, while offering concrete and actionable suggestions for the tech industry. She explains the different types of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) and how it is accessed via search engines, social media, online gaming and encrypted messaging apps. Parents, it’s challenging to stay on top of all the ways that you need to protect your children from child sexual abuse, but being informed is key. Find out what you need to know to keep your child safe online: https://lnkd.in/eFUc4-JC Protect Children Thorn INHOPE Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse National Children's Alliance National Conference of State Legislatures Jim Cole #CSAM #onlinesexualabuse #protectourchildren
World Childhood Foundation USA
Non-profit Organization Management
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We believe in a world where all children are free from violence, sexual abuse and exploitation.
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The World Childhood Foundation was founded in 1999 by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden with the mission to defend the Rights of the Child and to promote better living conditions for vulnerable and exploited children at-risk all over the world. The mission of World Childhood Foundation is to defend the rights of children and to promote better living conditions for vulnerable and exploited children at risk all over the world. By investing in children and their families today, we prevent abuse, neglect, marginalization for years to come. Focus and target group World Childhood Foundation’s work is focused on prevention, intervention, education efforts, and advocacy. The main target groups are child victims of abuse, children living in institutions, street children and families at risk. Strategy Childhood’s strategy is to cooperate with local organizations working with children at risk of abuse. The World Childhood Foundation further act as a link between the investing donors and grass rot projects where the Foundation identifies and evaluates potential projects that are in line with its mission objectives. The evaluation process is followed up by reviews and ongoing monitoring of supported projects in order to ensure expected results and to secure the quality of the project. Childhood is presently supporting over 100 projects in 16 countries including 12 in the USA. ThankYou by Childhood Campaign ThankYou by Childhood is World Childhood Foundation’s global initiative with the goal of building greater awareness around the issue of abuse and exploitation of children and raising funds for Childhood’s projects. Through ThankYou, anyone can engage in making a difference for children by recognizing those who were supportive in their childhood and inspire people to be there for a child today. Dedicate a song to these special people on www.thankyou.org and you will help unlock $5 for Childhood USA.
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We were honored to toast Camilla Mellander a fond farewell for her work as the Consul General of Sweden to New York, hosted by Lena Kaplan, Childhood USA’s board member. Executive Director Dr. Mary Pulido extended her deepest gratitude for Camilla’s unwavering support and dedication: “Your commitment to fostering strong relationships and your tireless efforts to support our initiatives to protect children from child sexual abuse and exploitation have been invaluable. Please know that your contributions have made a significant and lasting impact.” Also in attendance was Monika Heimbold, one of the original co-foundersof Childhood USA and a former board member. World Childhood Foundation was founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden 25 years ago. Tack så mycket Camilla! Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. lena kaplan Joanna Heimbold World Childhood Foundation
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World Childhood Foundation organized the Stella Polaris Summit, a groundbreaking event on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in the fight against child sexual abuse, last week in Stockholm, Sweden. International experts, representatives from large corporations, and selected guests joined for a full-day conference to highlight the crucial role AI can play in protecting children. “The Stella Polaris Summit illustrates Childhood's unique ability to unite different industries and expertise with the common goal of preventing child sexual abuse. It is clear that we need to accelerate the use of technology, work together, and embrace various strategies to ensure children's safety. Harnessing the potential of AI to detect and prevent child sexual abuse is crucial to ultimately safeguarding children,” said HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden, the Vice Honorary Chair of the World Childhood Foundation, who attended the Stella Polaris Summit. The day consisted of sessions that highlighted ethical and legal challenges, AI-generated abuse material, interdisciplinary research projects, the importance of data, how AI can help navigate and analyze darknet forums, and much more. In addition to Princess Madeleine, Childhood USA's Board Members Charlotte Heuveldop and Lena Kaplan also attended the summit. (pictured; photo credit: Childhood/Jonas Borg) Watch the session on cybersecurity and child safety: https://lnkd.in/ensDKw_m Find out more about how AI can help protect children: https://lnkd.in/ecw4kf8c Charlotte Heuveldop lena kaplan Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. World Childhood Foundation Stella Polaris - Childhood
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Let’s Consider Another Way to Protect Children from Child Sexual Abuse: Perpetrator Prevention While the concept of working with child sexual abuse perpetrators could be considered controversial, Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D., the Executive Director of World Childhood Foundation USA and a foremost expert on child protection, says we need to consider alternatives to protect children. In her latest blog, Dr. Pulido writes about the importance of identifying young teens who are at risk of perpetrating abuse and offering them support and services so these behaviors are extinguished. Find out how a key program Childhood USA funds is making a difference in helping adolescents, as well as their friends and family. https://lnkd.in/e9DTg8xA #perpetratorprevention #endchildsexualabuse @stopit
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Please save the date! The World Childhood Foundation, founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden and one of the country’s pioneering nonprofits in the fight against child sexual abuse and exploitation, will hold the 25th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, November 14 at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. We will present the Humanitarian Honor to Jim Cole, a retired Supervisory Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations, who has dedicated his career to protecting children from exploitation and is an expert in digital forensics and AI technology. Our Corporate Honoree is Ericsson for its extensive commitment to online safety for children. H.R.H. Princess Madeleine will deliver remarks, as well as Executive Director Dr. Mary Pulido. CNN International’s Julia Chatterley will emcee. All proceeds support Childhood’s mission to inspire, promote, and develop solutions to end child sexual abuse and exploitation. ⭐ Please reserve your table or seats today! https://lnkd.in/ePrt9JSJ ⭐ #childhoodusa #childsexualabuseprevention #keepchildrensafe #protectourchildren Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. Julia Chatterley Jim Cole Ericsson World Childhood Foundation Sabrina Potterpin Lauren Aste Angelina Jolin Sofia Chappuis Joanna Heimbold Charlotte Heuveldop Annika Sten Pärson Karini Gustafson
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Childhood USA supports interventions to prevent children from being subjected to sexual abuse and violence. For the past four years, we have supported Stop It Now! in the development and expansion of the WhatsOK project, an innovative online resource and confidential helpline, that provides information and guidance to youth and young adults regarding their sexual thoughts, interests, and behaviors that could be concerning, problematic or harmful. Yesterday, at the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) Colloquium in New Orleans, our Executive Director Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. was glad to attend a presentation by Brittany Gordon, Helpline Consultant/Program Management Associate, and Csenge B. Bodi, Research Project Manager for Center for Violence Prevention Research, about the program’s growth and current evaluation process. Please visit their website to learn more about this important project: https://lnkd.in/eam7ZKnb Pictured from L to R: Csenge B., Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D., Brittany Gordon #stopitnow #whatsok #protectourchildren
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With the Stella Polaris Summit, we want to address the need for multisectoral collaboration in the fight against child sexual abuse. Featuring leading experts such as Staffan Truvé, Chief Technology Officer at Recorded Future and researchers in child safety and AI, the conference offers valuable insights into key areas such as the intersection between cybersecurity and child safety. Other topics include: 👉 The importance of corporate leadership in safeguarding children 👉 The challenge of AI-generated child sexual abuse material 👉 Data and collaboration in research Read more and register to join the event free of charge, in person or online by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/dDQUaJGp Stella Polaris is a hub run by World Childhood Foundation, uniting child rights and AI with the aim to coordinate and intensify AI-related initiatives to combat child sexual abuse. The project is funded by Svenska Postkodlotteriet. #postkodeffekten
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We are pleased to announce that World Childhood USA’s Executive Director Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. was named as a member of the first cohort of American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) Fellows. Dr. Pulido joined the inaugural class of fellows at the 31st APSAC Colloquium in New Orleans this week. Dr. Pulido serves on the National Board of APSAC. The nonprofit organization is focused on meeting the needs of professionals engaged in all aspects of services for maltreated children and their families in partnership with The New York Foundling. Pictured: - Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D., WCF Executive Director, APSAC Fellow and Board Member - Reverend Darrell Armstrong, APSAC President-Elect - Inaugural class of APSAC Fellows - Leslie Schmerler, APSAC Fellow and Board Member - Susan Hardie, APSAC Fellow and Board Member #keepchildrensafe #worldchildhoodfoundation #APSAC #TheNYFoundling #31stAPSACColloquium
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We are honored our film "Protecting Children from Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation since 1999" was chosen as the International Impact Award winner at the Smiley Charity Film Awards in London! Thank you Nicolas Loufrani for creating the Smiley Charity Film Awards to showcase the critical and life-saving work of nonprofit organizations around the world! And thank you for helping us shine a spotlight on the epidemic of child sexual abuse and exploitation. Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D.
Chief Executive officer at The Smiley Company (creator of the Smileys). Philanthropist at Smiley movement.
“I have founded an organisation. My biggest wish is to shut it down soon.” Queen Sylvia of Sweden founded the World Childhood Foundation 25 years ago, with a vision for a world free of child sexual abuse. A world where every child is protected and safe. It’s inspiring to see influential people, like Royals, use their power to make the world a better place. Queen Sylvia of Sweden is not simply a trustee or an ambassador, she created this charity in 1999 and is still actively involved today, age 80. That’s an exceptional achievement. This charity Film, Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse and Violence Since 1999, describes the epidemic of child sexual abuse and exploitation, and how the World Childhood Foundation works nonstop to protect children from these traumas. The film won the gold Judges’ Award 2024 for International Impact at the Smiley Charity Film Awards. The World Childhood Foundation works in three thematic areas: Child Safety Online Child-Focused Response to Abuse Child Supportive Environments & Relationships The Foundation chose these themes based on the areas where children are particularly vulnerable, the needs for their work are greatest, and where the Foundation has the greatest experience and knowledge and so can make the most difference. Childhood USA is one of four global World Childhood Foundation locations, with other offices in Sweden, Germany, and Brazil. Thank you to Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. for taking the time to submit the film in the Smiley Charity Film awards, and thanks to everyone involved at World Childhood Foundation for your hard work. Follow World Childhood Foundation to learn how you can support this important cause.
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Both bills passed! Thank you to everyone who helped advance these landmark bills and promote online safety of New York’s children!
❕ There are two landmark bills in the New York State legislature that will protect kids online, and they have broad, bi-partisan support. The SAFE for Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act will stop online platforms from collecting and sharing kids’ personal data and will limit addictive features of social media platforms that are known to harm young people’s mental health and development. New Yorkers: Your outreach to legislative reps will make the difference as tech companies are lobbying aggressively to counter the bills. The N.Y. legislative session ends TODAY, so please take a minute to urge your state Senator and Assembly member to support these bills that would put N.Y. at the forefront of child protection! Here’s how to contact them: https://p2a.co/XKfyThJ Please join us in protecting our children online! Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
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