2025 News and features

20 MARCH 2025

Most UK adults believe emotional abuse in childhood can have a lasting psychological effect but one in six cannot spot the signs

We want to remind people of the importance of free, online resources like Listen up, Speak up.

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13 MARCH 2025

Parliamentarians come together to support our Six Point Plan to Protect Children

We're calling on the government to change laws to better protect children.

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18 FEBRUARY 2025

More than 100 child sexual abuse image crimes being recorded by police every day

In response, we’re urging the government to strengthen Ofcom’s current approach to private messaging.

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14 FEBRUARY 2025

Childline data reveals boys are most vulnerable to ‘sextortion’

With new data revealing boys are most vulnerable to ‘sextortion’, Childline has launched a new campaign encouraging boys to contact the service for help and support.

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10 FEBRUARY 2025

Our Helpline is contacted more than 30 times a day about parental substance misuse

This Children of Alcoholics Week, NSPCC is encouraging young people who are affected to reach out for support

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03 FEBRUARY 2025

Anxiety the top mental health concern for children contacting our Childline service

This Children’s Mental Health Week, Childline is encouraging young people who are experiencing anxiety to reach out.

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28 JANUARY 2025

Artificial intelligence safety tips for parents

Learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) content and tools, and discover ways to help your children stay safe. Written by Kate Edwards, Associate Head of Child Safety Online.

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28 JANUARY 2025

Over three quarters of the UK public want child safety checks on new generative AI products

As over three quarters of the UK public want child safety checks on new generative AI products, we’re calling on the Government to adopt specific safeguards for children in its legislation.

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