Join us as we walk you through a real life investigation of a violent child sex offender.

Learning outcomes include (but aren't limited to):

• The art of creative online search using child exploitation keywords
• Pivoting from the dark web to clear web open-source intelligence
• Resiliency in the field and self-care to protect yourself and increase longevity

About Matt Richardson, CTCE

Senior Advisor, Intelligence & Child Safety @Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative

Matt Richardson is an expert on OSINT and Darkweb Intelligence with extensive experience in leading and coordinating complex investigations on sex trafficking and CSAM offenders. He is a Professor at Loyalist College where he teaches topics that include; technology, social media, online safety and more. Matt is a member of the Rogers Communications Cybersecurity Catalyst team where he collaborates with industry experts to generate products and education on a variety of cybersecurity topics related to online crimes. He is often sought out as a subject matter expert by the media with TV, Film, Radio, and print coverage in Canada and is a main contributor and on camera character for “Dark Highway”, a Human Trafficking documentary that is being televised in Canada and the U.S. He works in partnership with Timea’s Cause to educate and prevent sex trafficking and was a featured speaker of the 1st Canadian National Summit on Child Sexual Exploitation. Matt is passionate in his role with the ATII where as part of a team of experts he uses his skills on a daily basis to help make children, families, and communities safer places.