Dr Alex Bailey on Porn, Child Sexual Abuse Escalation & How to Prevent It

Trigger Warning: This video discusses child sexual abuse, sexual violence, and related sensitive topics. Please consider whether this content is right for you today and look after your wellbeing while watching.Can mainstream porn become a gateway to child sexual abuse material? And how can we stop harm before it happens?In this crucial conversation, Ian Henderson speaks with Alex Bailey, forensic psychologist and senior practitioner at the Lucy Faithfull Foundation — the only UK charity solely dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse.Alex shares insights from over two decades of experience, revealing:The devastating lifelong impacts of child sexual abuseHow mainstream pornography can escalate into illegal content for some usersThe psychological drivers behind escalation and desensitizationThe emerging risks of AI-generated sexual abuse imagesHow families and communities are impacted when someone offendsPractical steps individuals can take to recognize warning signs and seek helpThe importance of education, open conversations, and preventionAlex emphasizes that prevention is not only possible, but essential — and that everyone has a role to play in protecting children.If you’re worried about your own online sexual behavior or someone else’s, please reach out for help. In the UK, visit the Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s Stop It Now for anonymous support.00:00 – Trigger Warning & Introduction01:00 – About the Lucy Faithfull Foundation03:00 – Dr. Alex Bailey’s Journey into Child Protection Work05:30 – Why Prevention Matters in Child Sexual Abuse08:00 – Lifelong Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Survivors09:00 – Why Child Sexual Abuse Material Isn’t Victimless10:00 – “What’s Porn Got to Do With It?” Report Explained11:30 – How Mainstream Porn Can Escalate to Illegal Content13:00 – The Psychology of Escalation and Desensitization15:00 – Shame, Mental Health, and Hidden Struggles18:00 – Warning Signs in Pornography Use20:30 – Practical