Sexual abuse

If you're worried about the child, our advice can help you recognise the signs of child sexual abuse and support you during a difficult time.

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NSPCC

Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.

That’s why we’re here and that’s what drives all of our work. But it’s only possible with your support.

Gender identity

We have advice to help you understand what gender identity is and how to support a child.

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What you can do

Celebrate Pride in style

You can help Childline to be here for the children and young people who need support and celebrate Pride by shopping our special Pride clothing range.

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Take on Ride30

Take part in our 30-day virtual cycling challenge and cycle 300, 500 or 700k in 30 days to help us be here for children.

The Omaze Million Pound House Draw

Be in with the chance of winning a luxury coastal house in Devon worth £3,000,000 while helping fundraise for our Childline service.

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Featured news and stories

Childline delivers more than 5,000 counselling sessions about gender identity and sexuality in a year

We’ve seen a 29% increase in the number of young people speaking about coming out compared with last year. During Pride Month - and all year long - we’re here to provide young people with a source of support.

Report Abuse in Education helpline receives hundreds of calls since launching in April

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.

Thousands of young people speak to Childline about mental health and abuse during the pandemic

Nearly 90,000 counselling sessions were delivered in the last year by our Childline service to young people worried about mental health or abuse.

Calls to the NSPCC helpline surge during the pandemic

A record number of adults concerned about children called the NSPCC helpline in the last 12 months, with adults' health and behaviour the top concern.

Concerned girl checking her phone during coronavirus lockdown

Support for end-to-end encryption increases if child safety can be protected

Private messaging is the frontline of child sexual abuse online and we are calling for an urgent reset of debates on end-to-end encryption.

Young girl on phone outside next to a fence

Our new helpline for people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse in education

Our new dedicated helpline supports anyone who has been abused, or has concerns about abuse in education.