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We’re calling on the Prime Minister to take action on child sexual abuse following final IICSA report

3 December 2022 / News

We’ve brought together Leaders from more than 30 agencies and organisations to call on the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary to turn the findings and recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) into a national mission to prevent child sexual abuse.

Spotting the signs of child abuse

The signs of child abuse can be hard to spot. We can help you to recognise the signs of abuse and support you if you have concerns about a child.

Our flagship conference shines a spotlight on peer-on-peer sexual abuse as reports increase significantly

11 May 2022 / News

Reports to our Helpline about young people experiencing harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) increased significantly last year after an unheard-of number spoke out publicly about abuse in and around schools.

Latest figures show NSPCC helpline has reached record levels of reports about child sexual exploitation and abuse

22 November 2021 / News

Our NSPCC helpline has received on average 26 contacts a day from people concerned a child is being or has been sexually exploited and/or abused.

Over 75% of people believe children are at significant risk of sexual abuse when using VR technology

5 September 2023 / News

Our new research shows that children are at risk of experiencing sexual abuse and exploitation when using immersive technology such as VR headsets.

Child sexual offences jump 57% in 5 years

10 August 2020 / News

New figures recorded more than 73,500 child sex offences recorded by UK police in 2019/20. We're calling the Government to publish its Child Sexual Abuse Strategy that puts victims and prevention at its core

What Is Emotional Abuse & Things You Should Know

Explore our guide on identifying emotional abuse, its impact, and steps for reporting. Get the support you need to protect children from harm.

Public backs action to prevent child abuse in private messaging

5 July 2023 / News

New YouGov polling has found overwhelming public support for measures to protect children from abuse in private messaging.

Our abuse in education helpline receives hundreds of calls since launching in April

24 May 2021 / News

Report Abuse in Education helpline, which was launched to report child sexual abuse and harassment in education settings, has received 353 calls since opening on 1 April.

Prime Minister urged to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

27 April 2023 / News

Rishi Sunak urged to back online Violence Against Women and Girls Code of Practice for big tech firms.

Thousands of children disclose abuse for the first time when speaking to Childline

2 December 2022 / News

Childline is here for children 24/7, even on Christmas Day, and it’s common for children to confide in Childline about abuse for the first time during December and January.

Poll shows widescale public support for stronger laws to protect children from online abuse

12 March 2021 / News

Our new poll shows overwhelming public support for more online safety and protection for children .

Half a million children suffer abuse in the UK every year

21 April 2022 / News

New data and research released today paints a worrying picture of the abuse and neglect faced by children. Support children and help us end child abuse by getting involved in Childhood Day 2022.

Almost 87,000 sexual offences against children were recorded by police in the past year

10 January 2024 / News

We're launching a campaign with the Home Office to tackle child sexual abuse and raise awareness for our Helpline.

Calls about domestic abuse highest on record following lockdown increase

10 June 2020 / News

Calls about domestic abuse highest on record following lockdown increase. We're calling ministers to amend the Domestic Abuse Bill to recognise how violence can affect children.