SAFE Labs
Research & Publications
The SAFE Research Journal publishes peer-reviewed research advancing the science of AI-mediated child safeguarding. We serve as the reviewing entity that approves papers and research contributing to the global evidence base.
Our Mission
Building the world's most rigorous evidence base for child safety governance in AI-mediated environments.
Every governance decision in SAFE is grounded in peer-reviewed research. We don't just build standards — we prove they work.
Scope
Research Areas
The SAFE Research Journal accepts submissions across the following domains. Interdisciplinary research bridging multiple areas is encouraged.
AI-Mediated Harm Patterns
Classification and analysis of how AI systems can facilitate, amplify, or fail to prevent harm to children in digital environments.
Governance Effectiveness
Evaluating the effectiveness of safeguarding governance frameworks, compliance mechanisms, and intervention protocols.
Behavioural Indicators
Research into early detection signals, escalation patterns, and behavioural markers that precede exploitation events.
Platform Accountability
Studies on platform design choices, algorithmic impacts on child safety, and the relationship between engagement metrics and harm.
Cross-Jurisdictional Standards
Comparative analysis of regulatory approaches to child safety across jurisdictions and their effectiveness.
Privacy-Preserving Safeguarding
Methods for maintaining child protection standards while preserving privacy rights and minimising surveillance.
Process
Peer Review
All submissions undergo rigorous peer review by qualified experts in relevant disciplines. SAFE acts as the reviewing entity — maintaining independence, quality, and academic integrity.
Review Standards
- Methodological rigour and reproducibility
- Ethical compliance and child safety considerations
- Contribution to safeguarding evidence base
- Practical applicability to governance frameworks
Submission
Authors submit research papers through our secure portal for initial review.
Editorial Review
The editorial board assesses scope, methodology, and relevance to SAFE's mission.
Peer Review
Qualified reviewers from relevant disciplines provide structured feedback.
Revision & Acceptance
Authors revise based on feedback. Accepted papers are published in the SAFE Research Journal.
Publications
Published Research
Accepted papers will be published here as the journal launches. Initial publications are expected to cover foundational governance methodology and harm taxonomy validation.
SAFE-001: Harm Taxonomy for AI-Mediated Child Safeguarding
SAFE Governance Council
Escalation Patterns in AI-Mediated Environments: A 6-24 Hour Window Analysis
SAFE Labs Research Team
Deterministic Governance Rules for Child Protection: Architecture and Validation
SAFE Technical Team
Cross-Jurisdictional Regulatory Mapping for Online Child Safety
Legal & Regulatory Council Seat
Editorial Board
Review Committee
The SAFE Research Journal editorial board is being assembled from the Governance Council's Academic Research seat and affiliated institutional researchers. Board members will be announced upon journal launch.
Forming
Editorial Board Members
4-6 Weeks
Review Turnaround
Quarterly
Publication Frequency
Submit Research
We welcome submissions from researchers, academics, and practitioners working in child safety, AI governance, digital rights, and related fields.
The submission portal will open upon journal launch. To register interest or discuss a potential submission, please contact the editorial team.
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