ICMEC Australia

‘Follow the money’: A collaborative approach to fighting CSE
2023-09-27 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | online, Hosted virtually by ICMEC Australia via Microsoft Teams.
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Following the digital footprint left by the online activity of child sexual predators is key when it comes to protecting children from technology-assisted sexual abuse. But maintaining pace with the evolving tactics of offenders takes a networked approach.

Understanding how each organisation fits into the jigsaw puzzle that is child protection requires cross-industry collaboration. ICMEC Australia’s September Brown Bag event will feature Madonna King and Jon Rouse APM in an in-depth discussion on the importance of collaboration - especially between two key industries in the fight against CSE, law enforcement and financial institutions.

They will discuss the important role that financial institutions play in the response to child sexual exploitation, and how their work forms an essential part of the evidence needed to find perpetrators and, ultimately, their victims.

Understanding the perspectives and challenges faced by the different frontline defenders of children being harmed is essential in the fight against this heinous crime. Jon will share his insights from three decades of experience in law enforcement, and a deep understanding of the impact that collaboration has on bringing about better outcomes for children.

A renowned Australian journalist Madonna released her latest book Saving Our Kids during National Child Protection Week. The book tells the inside story of Taskforce Argos, a renowned Queensland Police Force investigative team dedicated to prosecuting online child sex offenders and saving children from harm. Featuring the work of many of ICMEC Australia’s staff, Madonna emphasises the important role of financial institutions in fighting CSE, and will elaborate on this in her discussion with Jon.

This “global humanitarian crisis” can’t be ignored and whether you work at a financial institution, regulator, online platform, law enforcement agency, or not-for-profit, you will gain great insights from this session.

Join us online on Wednesday 27th September at 1:00pm as Madonna and Jon engage in a meaningful conversation that will help guide your work in child protection, and ultimately to enhance the detection, reporting, prosecution, and prevention of online child sexual exploitation.

Your speakers

Madonna King is one of Australia’s most accomplished journalists, having won awards for her ABC Radio Brisbane Mornings current affairs program. She writes for publications such as Nine, The New Daily and InQld, regularly appears on ABC’s The Drum, and is the author of numerous bestselling books.

Jon Rouse APM is one of the world’s most recognised and influential figures in the fight against child sexual exploitation. He has 39 years’ law enforcement experience with QPS, 26 of those years spent leading Taskforce Argos. Jon joined the ICMEC Australia Board in December 2022 as part of his continued commitment to protecting and saving children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

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Saving Our Kids: Fireside chat with Madonna King and Jon Rouse
2023-08-17 00:00
Join Madonna King and Jon Rouse APM in a fireside chat about how we can protect our children from sexual abuse and exploitation

Madonna King's new book tells the inside story of Taskforce Argos, the renowned Queensland Police team dedicated to prosecuting offenders of online child sexual exploitation and saving children from harm. Collaborating with Jon, Madonna writes about their investigations, from undercover cases to operations on a global scale. She explores what makes a victim and what makes an abuser, and distils the work that goes into bringing down perpetrators. "Saving Our Kids" highlights the dangers lurking in every child's smartphone, web browser, and computer game. It is the story of the tireless work of saving children from the online manipulation that is stealing their innocence, and raises awareness of how we can all protect the children in our lives.

This fireside chat will give deeper meaning to your work in fighting against child sexual exploitation facilitated online, and leave you inspired by the importance of what you do on a daily basis.

Your speakers

Madonna King is one of Australia's most accomplished journalists, having won awards for her ABC Radio Brisbane Mornings current affairs program. She writes for publications such as Nine, Crikey and The New Daily, and is the author of numerous bestselling books.

Jon Rouse is one of the world’s most recognised and influential figures in the fight against child sexual exploitation. He has 39 years’ law enforcement experience with QPS, 26 of those years spent leading Task force Argos. Jon joined the ICMEC Australia Board in December 2022 as part of his continued commitment to protecting and saving children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

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