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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.

Non-recent abuse

If you were abused in childhood, you may be struggling with difficult feelings and unwanted memories. We've got information and advice to help.

Numbers contacting NSPCC about domestic abuse up by nearly 50%

2 October 2020 / News

A page about the rise in the numbers contacting NSPCC about children living in homes with domestic abuse.

Rhoi gwybod am gam-drin plant

Gallwch gysylltu â Llinell Gymorth yr NSPCC drwy ffonio 0808 800 5000, anfon neges e-bost i [email protected] neu lenwi ein ffurflen ar-lein ar gyfer rhoi gwybod am achos o gam-drin.

Schools abuse helpline receives over 650 contacts as pupils urged to get in touch with concerns

6 September 2021 / News

Our specialised helpline works directly with the Department of Education to support children and young people who've experienced abuse at school. Whenever the abuse happened – we’re here to help.

Child sexual exploitation crimes up 10% in the last year

28 October 2022 / News

We’re launching a campaign called the Full Story to connect more young people at risk of, or experiencing sexual exploitation, with Childline.

Online child abuse crimes have doubled in recent years and more must be done to protect children online

15 September 2021 / News

While online abuse crimes have doubled over the last four years, new Government plans to regulate social media through the Online Safety Bill fall significantly short of tackling this issue.

After receiving hundreds of contacts our Report Abuse in Education helpline will now stay open until the end of the year

7 October 2021 / News

Our Report Abuse in Education helpline has received 721 contacts in six months.

We’re calling for effective action in the Online Safety Bill as child abuse image crimes reach record levels

22 February 2023 / News

66% increase in child abuse image offences recorded by UK police in the past 5 years, our investigation has revealed.

As child abuse image crimes increase, we’re calling on Ofcom and tech companies to take action

1 March 2024 / News

There was a 25% increase in child abuse image offences recorded by UK police in 2022/23, compared to the previous year. We're urging tech companies and Ofcom to do more to keep children safe.

Child abuse image crimes in the UK have risen - we urgently need a stronger Online Safety Bill

3 December 2021 / News

Our latest research has found more than 100,000 child abuse image crimes were recorded by UK police forces over the last five years.

There will be more than 3,500 online child abuse crimes every month the Online Safety Bill is delayed

5 August 2022 / News

A record number of child abuse offences took place online last year and it’s essential the next Prime Minister makes it a national priority to pass the Online Safety Bill.

The Online Safety Bill has been passed!

We've done it! Thank you for all your support, you've helped create a safer online world for children

Reporting child abuse and neglect

In the UK and worried about a child's safety or wellbeing? You can report it to us by phone or online, remaining anonymous if you wish.