There is a push from several agencies to stop using the term “child pornography.” The Child Rescue Coalition Chief Operating Officer Glen Pounder said, “when children are involved, it’s not child pornography. It’s sexual abuse, and it’s a crime.”

The nonprofit believes language is important when it comes to children. Their mission is to change a legal definition used in charging perpetrators.

“Terms such as child pornography, child porn, kiddie porn, make it easier to live with,” said Metcalf. “This is the torture of people, of children.” Taking it a step further Metcalf said if a person is arrested for committing this crime, there is no resource for the victim. “Society does not ask where are these kids who are traded on the dark web.”

A better description would be Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), according to Metcalf.

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