Whenever a child is videotaped or photographed by a paedophile, there is always repucussions. The redistribution of those products repeats that victimisation over and over even after many years. Children who have been exposed to pornography may be desensitised and socialised into believing that pornographic activity is normal for children. Children who have been used in the production of pornography show a multitude of symptoms: emotional withdrawal, anti-social behaviour, mood swings, depression, fear and anxiety. They are at high risk to later become perpetrators themselves.

The most destructive feelings those children carry is guilt and shame.