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Child Sexual Exploitation & How to Keep Your Child Safe

If you're worried about sexual exploitation, we have information and advice to protect and help children and young people.

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.

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.

What You Need to Know About Child Trafficking

Child trafficking and modern slavery are child abuse. We've got advice to help you spot the signs and report your concerns.

Teaching Your Child about Internet & Online Safety

Sometimes you might be worried about what your child's doing online or who they're speaking to, but not know how to talk to them about it. We've got advice to help.

Child sexual abuse survivors urge tech companies to act now to make their products safe for children

18 September 2023 / News

Calls for tech companies to play their part comes amidst global efforts for online safety regulations to protect children from abuse.

106% increase in child cruelty and neglect offences in England in the past 5 years

7 December 2023 / News

Our analysis has revealed that recorded offences of adults neglecting, mistreating, or assaulting children have doubled over the last 5 years.

Majority of public want tougher Online Safety Bill that holds tech bosses responsible for child safety

5 January 2023 / News

As the Online Safety Bill returns to parliament this month, polling shows overwhelming public support for tougher measures to enforce children’s safety online.

Police record over 10,000 online child sex crimes in a year for the first time

3 September 2020 / News

We are calling on the government to make Online Harms legislation a priority this autumn.

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.

Report child abuse

If you have any concerns about a child, trust your instincts and contact the NSPCC Helpline. Our specialist team will listen, advise and take any action needed.

Effects of child abuse

Abuse can derail a child’s development. But together, we can change that.

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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.

Understanding child abuse: types, signs, and support

Learn to identify child abuse and how to act. Access support and read stories of hope. Help keep children safe with the NSPCC.