About this episode

This episode discusses Operation Iron Pursuit and the importance of partnerships in protecting children from abuse and exploitation.

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll share the story behind this Operation Iron Pursuit, discuss why partnerships are critical in the fight to protect America’s children, and explain how you can report known or suspected child abuse or exploitation to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts . You can also visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn to learn more about the Bureau’s Violent Crimes Against Children program, its investigative priorities and initiatives, and also to access resources for keeping your kids safe. And if you learn or suspect that a child is being abused or exploited, contact local law enforcement or contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov . Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699 More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribe And follow us on social media: X: twitter.com/fbi Facebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

Topics covered

• Operation Iron Pursuit
• child protection
• child abuse reporting
• FBI initiatives
• partnerships in law enforcement

Keywords

• Operation Iron Pursuit
• child protection
• FBI
• child abuse
• exploitation
• law enforcement
• reporting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, Violent Crimes Against Children program

Places: America

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