Child Abuse Digital Evidence: Legal Collection & Reporting Guide (Français)

German law, specifically § 184b StGB (Dissemination of Child Pornography), carries severe penalties and strictly forbids the unauthorized forwarding or redistribution of explicit child abuse material. Parents, teachers, and school principals must understand that while documenting evidence is vital, sharing or uploading explicit images or videos, even with good intentions, can lead to legal complications. This legal framework is designed to protect children from further harm by limiting the spread of abusive content.

Einhorncrew emphasizes a non-distribution approach to evidence collection. Our secure reporting portal at einhorncrew.de/melden allows for the detailed submission of immutable identifiers like usernames, profile URLs, and timestamps without requiring explicit files. This method ensures legal compliance, protects the reporting individual from inadvertent legal violations, and provides law enforcement with crucial initial leads for their investigations. Always prioritize official channels.

Einhorncrew offers a confidential, four-step online reporting process at einhorncrew.de/melden, designed for ease of use and legal safety, bypassing the need for explicit file uploads. First, identify and note down all relevant information: immutable usernames, full profile URLs, timestamps of interactions, and the platform used (e.g., Discord, Snapchat, Roblox). Second, use the Einhorncrew reporting form to enter these details into structured fields, providing a comprehensive overview of the incident.

Third, include a clear, factual description of what occurred, focusing on observable behaviors and statements, not assumptions. Fourth, submit the report. This process ensures that crucial data is conveyed to our experts without risking legal issues related to § 184b StGB for the reporting party. Remember, this is about providing actionable intelligence to support the investigation while safeguarding everyone involved, especially the child.

When documenting digital evidence, focus on capturing context without redistributing explicit content. On smartphones and tablets, take screenshots of chat logs, profile pages, and transaction details, ensuring timestamps and usernames are visible. For PCs, use screen recording software to document the full interaction, or take clear screenshots, meticulously noting URLs and exact times. Store these screenshots securely on your device, ideally password-protected.

Crucially, never attempt to engage with the perpetrator or pay any requested ransom. Ransom payments empower offenders and rarely result in the content being deleted permanently. Instead, immediately contact the police (110) or, for confidential support, Nummer gegen Kummer (116 111) or Elterntelefon (0800 111 0 550). Einhorncrew's free prevention lectures (einhorncrew.de/vortraege) offer further guidance for schools and parents.