September 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sadistic online exploitation (SOE) is an emerging form of online harm that thrives within networked communities where exploitation, humiliation and violence can become pathways to belonging and status. Unlike traditional models of online abuse, SOE often blurs the lines between victimisation and participation, creating significant challenges for prevention and response efforts.
In our September Brown Bag, Amanda Goharian will unpack the latest research on SOE, explore how these environments operate, examine the impact on young people, and discuss opportunities to improve early intervention, detection and cross-sector collaboration to better protect children and young people online.
Your speaker
Amanda Goharian is the Director of Research & Insights at Thorn, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming how children are protected from sexual abuse and exploitation in the digital age. She is a subject matter expert in technology-facilitated child sexual abuse, CSAM, and online safety. At Thorn, she leads the organisation’s research strategy focused on identifying emerging online child safety risks and translating findings into practical, decision-ready insights for the child safety ecosystem. With over a decade of experience, her work prioritises applied research to inform effective policies, tools, and interventions that strengthen digital protections and resilience.
Event details
17 September 2026
Thursday
11:00am - 12:00pm AEST / Sydney
11:00am - 12:00pm AEST / Brisbane
10:30am - 11:30am ACST / Adelaide
9:00am - 10:00am AWST / Perth
Online event
via Microsoft teams
Registration
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