DOJ CRM - Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section

The Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section ("CEOS") and its High Technology Investigative Unit ("HTIU") are the nation's experts in prosecuting child exploitation cases and in investigating high-technology child exploitation crimes. CEOS Trial Attorneys and HTIU Digital Investigative Analysts help lead the Department of Justice's efforts to continuously improve the enforcement of federal child exploitation laws and prevent the exploitation of children. CEOS and our HTIU investigate and prosecute all federal child exploitation cases including those involving the production, sale and distribution of child pornography, the sex trafficking of minors, and United States Citizens who travel abroad to engage in illegal sex acts with minors. In addition, CEOS and our HTIU perform other vital functions within the Criminal Division including providing advice and training to federal prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and government officials, and participating in national and international meetings on training and policy development. CEOS also works to develop and refine proposals for prosecution policies, legislation, government practices and agency regulations.