Dr. Westlake is an internationally recognized online child safety expert and program evaluator with over 15 years of expertise in the detection, distribution, and prevention of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Backed by a PhD in Criminology, Dr. Westlake bridges the gap between advanced digital forensic data and rigorous judicial standards. They specialize in synthesizing complex technical evidence into scientifically defensible findings for both criminal and civil litigation.
Services Available for Consultation, Reports, & Testimony:
- Civil Litigation: Social media platform liability, corporate duty of care, content moderation standards, and trust & safety policies.
- Criminal Litigation: Behavioral criminology, online solicitation patterns, digital forensics interpretation, and CSAM distribution networks.
- Online Safety Strategist: professor of advanced statistical modeling and inferential analytics able to effectively evaluate community and criminal justice programs, social media policies, and industry standards.
- Global Advisory: Technical briefings delivered to the United Nations, global tech leaders, and international financial coalitions.
Academic Background & Credentials:
- Published Researcher: Authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles in top-tier forensic and behavioral science journals.
- Peer Reviewer: Scientific referee for over 20 academic journals.
- Industry Leader: Co-founder of the global Child Sexual Abuse Reduction Research Network (CSARRN).