The Out of the Shadows Index is a global benchmarking tool that examines how countries are addressing child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) at the national level. The index investigates how stakeholders are preventing and responding to CSEA in 60 countries, which cover approximately 85% of the global child population. A country’s performance is measured by a series of indicators which take into account: the environment in which CSEA occurs and is addressed; the degree to which a country’s legal framework provides protections for children from sexual violence; whether government commitment and capacity is being deployed to equip institutions and personnel to respond appropriately; and the engagement of industry, civil society and media in efforts to tackle the problem. Where possible, it aims to track the implementation and monitoring of these actions. The digital experience was designed to optimize the accessibility and navigability of the data set — with colorblind accessibility specifically taken into account.
