The laws protecting children
haven't kept up.
We’re transforming the nation’s response.
Raven writes legislation, secures investigator funding, and advocates directly with Congress to keep children safe from online exploitation. $16.M
Secured for ICAC task forces
20
Forces Funded
4 Bills
1 Passed, 3 Moving
150+
Congressional Offices Engaged
What We Do
Raven lives at the intersection of policy reform and child protection to create long-lasting change that will protect generations.
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Raven uses its frontline expertise to advocate for protective legislation that will make digital spaces safer for kids, combatting online exploitation and its links to human trafficking.
Part of this initiative requires applying for Congressionally Directed Funding on behalf of ICAC task forces and advocating for recurring state funding increases to expand access to investigative technology that will locate children faster.
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Our team is composed of subject-matter experts across public policy, psychology, education and and the online exploitation of children — positioning us as a resource for public and private partners that are passionate about protecting children.
However, we are one piece of the puzzle.
Raven creates, unifies, and shares educational resources and practical strategies that can keep kids safe today while we fight for laws that will make tomorrow better.
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In partnership with aligned nonprofits, lawmakers, companies, and community members, Raven unites a variety of experts to keep kids safe online in this digital age through constant innovation and systemic change.
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Raven was founded by those who have lived this fight: former ICAC Commanders who led investigations on the ground, prosecutors who brought cases to court, psychologists who understand how predators operate, and teachers who witnessed the vulnerability of children firsthand. Their combined experience drives our mission to end online exploitation through systemic, lasting reform.
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Loopholes, outdated statutes, and fragmented laws create structural inefficiencies that allow online exploitation to persist at scale. Legislative action is the only way to realign policy with the digital age — ensuring accountability, funding, and protections that match the scale of the crisis.
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The explosion of social media, encrypted messaging, AI-generated imagery, and file-sharing platforms has created new avenues for predators to target children. These technologies evolve faster than protections, leaving kids exposed to unprecedented risks and law enforcement struggling to keep up.
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Despite record-high reports of suspected child exploitation, U.S. investigators face impossible caseloads with outdated tools and limited staff. In some states, fewer than 5% of CyberTips lead to an arrest — not because of negligence, but because the system is overwhelmed and underfunded.
Why We Do It
Our team has vast experience in the child protection space, fueling an organization-wide passion to ensure systemic reform keeps pace with technology threats today.
Where We’re Going
Raven aims to unify the vast network of stakeholders in the online child protection community to create a cohesive network of support, resources, and legislation the stops online child exploitation.
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At the federal level, Raven is driving policies to close dangerous gaps created by rapid technological change. We are pushing for safeguards against the spread of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, accountability for cloud storage providers that host and share harmful content, and device-based age verification that ensures children are protected from risks built into the very technology they use every day.
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At the state level, our focus is on making sure investigators have the resources they need to keep up with offenders who exploit new platforms and devices. That means securing recurring funding so Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces can purchase and maintain the innovative technologies required to combat online exploitation and trafficking effectively.
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Beyond legislation, we know that lasting change requires strong, informed communities. Raven works to ensure parents, caregivers, educators, and partner organizations are equipped with clear, practical guidance on evolving online risks, immediate steps they can take to protect children, and ways to advocate for the long-term legislative solutions needed to make the digital world safer.
WHY THIS WORK MATTERS
The threat is growing faster than the response.
In 2024, the CyberTipline received more than 20 million reports of child sexual exploitation, with Internet Crimes Against Children task forces leading over 200,000 investigations.
Behind every report is a child waiting for someone with the time, the tools, and the legal authority to act. Too often, that authority does not exist yet, the resources run short, and the law has not caught up to how offenders operate.
Raven works to close that gap. We write the legislation, fund the task forces, and give investigators the legal footing and capacity the work demands.
We exist so the response can finally match the scale of the threat.