The Psychological Effects of Policing Child Pornography

In an effort to obtain information concerning the psychological effects of investigating child pornography and child exploitation, this study examined the negative psychological impact from working longer on the job as a child pornography and exploitation investigator. A specialized survey was given to 21 participants. Statistical analyses yielded no correlation between length of time served on a specialized the child pornography and exploitation unit and the survey administered. Future research should attempt this research on a larger scale.