Know2Protect (K2P) is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) national public awareness campaign to educate and empower children, teens, parents, trusted adults, and policymakers to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse; explain how to report online enticement and victimization; and offer response and support resources for victims and survivors of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). 

K2P shines a spotlight on this horrific crime. It relies on the expertise and authority of HSI special agents tasked with finding online predators and bringing them to justice. It spreads awareness aims to educate about these global threats, shares preventive strategies to stop future victimization, empowers the public to report suspected abuse and supports survivors. 

Together, we can stop online CSEA. 

Educational Opportunities

ACA Online Learning
 

Know2Protect Learning

 

Blogs and Articles

Know2Protect Resources

Below are several resources for camp professionals that can be accessed and used within your organization at any time!

  • #DigitalBoundaries Publications — This initiative is a vital part of DHS’s drive to educate and empower children, teens, parents and trusted adults to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse all year long!  
  • Project iGuardian — Free presentations designed to inform kids, teens, parents, and trusted adults on the threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), how to implement preventive strategies and how to report suspected abuse to law enforcement.   
  •  Know2Protect Kids and Teens — A resource for children and teens ages 10 and up to learn more about staying safe online. You can use this page to get tips on protecting yourself and your friends when you’re: playing games, messaging people, using social media.

In addition to the above, Know2Protect offers a variety of resources available for free from Know the Threats, How2Report, and many more.