Pathways and prevention for indecent images of children offending: A qualitative study

The access of indecent images children (IIOC) is an increasing societal problem; no longer resolvable by law enforcement alone. This research aimed to explore the views individuals who accessed IIOC, regarding their offending pathways and what they believed could have prevented or encouraged desistance. The qualitative analysis highlights a lack deterrents for online offending, importance education around legality, consequences, accountability confidential help prevent offending. Recommendations IIOC prevention strategies are considered in light findings.