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CSAM and CSEA risk levels

Updated

This risk category covers discussions, searches, requests, or references relating to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA)

Risk Level

 Description

1

 No content is currently categorised at this level.

2

 No content is currently categorised at this level.

3

 No content is currently categorised at this level.

4
  • Searched for CSAM or CSEA content, but did not access any of the search results. 
  • Searched for explicit images using terms that are likely to return CSAM images, even if unintentionally.

A person is:

  • Asking a child or young person about their sexual experience or preferences, or for any other information of a sexual nature. 

The student is: 

  • A child being encouraged to view, discuss or participate in activities of a sexual nature. 

5
  • Accessed CSAM or CSEA content of any kind. 
  • Generated CSAM using an AI image generator or Nudify app.
  • Used a search term or an unrecognised website that hit a page blocked by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) or Lucy Faithfull Foundation. In this case, the screenshot and URL may be disguised.

A person is: 

  • Attempting to desensitise a child or young person to sexual discussion and imagery by normalising and encouraging them to participate in it. Requested photos, videos, access to a webcam or live streaming of a sexual nature with a child or young person. 

The student: 

  • Has offered or has sent photos, videos, given access to a webcam or live-streamed themselves in a sexual manner