Adopting a user-centred design approach for the development of on-device technology to prevent the viewing of child sexual abuse material: app design insights and principles from the development of ‘Salus’ (opens in new tab)

IntroductionThe volume of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) available online and the global demand for it has reached unprecedented levels. Increasing numbers of individuals concerned about their online behaviour are contacting therapeutic providers for help and support outside of the criminal justice system. Previous research asking individuals what would help them to stop viewing CSAM suggests that the availability of a technological solution to voluntarily self-manage access to CSAM could...