We join forces with the sharpest minds from tech, non-profit, government and law enforcement. We work to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material and stand up to child traffickers. We’re also uncovering new kinds of abuse, and fighting those too.
Thorn is a uniquely equipped non-profit.
who we are
Thorn is the dedication of more than 350 inspiring volunteers and members of the tech community.
Thorn is the tireless efforts of our 20+ international NGO partners and 40+ tech partners.
Thorn is committed to serving over 5,000 law enforcement officers in all 50 states and over 18 countries.
board of directors
ernie allen
Child Protection Advisor
suzanne bell
Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
ray chambers
United Nations Advocate and Special Envoy
ashton kutcher
Co-founder
joe lonsdale
Founding Partner at 8VC and Co-Founder of Palantir
demi moore
Co-founder
jim pitkow
Chair of the Thorn Technology Task Force
padmasree warrior
CEO, Chief Development Officer and Board of Directors of NextEV, U.S
scientific advisor
dr. michael seto
Director, Forensic Research Unit, Ottawa Institute for Mental Health Research
“We are inspired, not deterred, by difficulty and we will continue to innovate, by bringing the best talent and resources to bear, to find children faster and stop abuse.”
—Julie Cordua, CEO