Point de Contact (part of the French Safer Internet Centre) provides the public with this practical guide on child sexual abuse material (CSAM) (in French: "Les contenus d’exploitation sexuelle de mineurs").

This resource offers a legal definition of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), based on the provisions of the French Criminal Code that explicitly prohibit such content. It informs readers about the various forms these images may take, which can include photographs or videos depicting a minor victim, whether real or virtual. These images may be produced either by the victim themselves or by a third party, most often the perpetrator.

After clarifying and simplifying the main legal provisions on the subject to enhance accessibility and understanding, the guide outlines key practices and reflexes to adopt in order to prevent this form of cyberviolence. It also provides concrete recommendations for protecting oneself and responding appropriately to such content.

The reporting of content involving the sexual exploitation of minors is a fundamental civic responsibility, one that each individual is called upon to uphold.