Thorn

Our children are growing up in a digital world. We are experiencing a dramatic shift in how and where young people connect, learn, and play has left parents and our communities feeling helpless and uncertain about how to protect them. Predators are taking advantage of this new reality, exploiting children in digital spaces and creating new vulnerabilities for them. This global public health crisis has devastating impacts on children everywhere, while parents and caregivers struggle to navigate this new digital landscape and keep their kids safe. At Thorn, we envision a world where cutting-edge technology is proactively developed to defend children. We are an innovative nonprofit that transforms how children are protected from sexual abuse and exploitation in the digital age through cutting-edge technology, original research, and collaborative partnerships. We empower platforms and people who can protect children with the tools and resources to do so, using the power of technology to secure every kid’s right to childhood joy.