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20240130 CHD 2025_Volunteer guide_RGB_CM_online.pdf

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

18 February 2025 / News

With more than 100 child sexual abuse image crimes being recorded by police every day, we’re urging the government to strengthen Ofcom’s current approach to private messaging.
Our Helpline is contacted more than 30 times a day about parental substance misuse

10 February 2025 / News

This Children of Alcoholics Week, NSPCC is encouraging young people who are affected to reach out for support
Anxiety the top mental health concern for children contacting our Childline service

3 February 2025 / News

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

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Letter to Yvette Cooper MP from IICSA Changemakers - Jan 2025.pdf

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NSPCC EDI Charter - update Nov 2024.pdf

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Our response to the Sara Sharif verdict

12 December 2024 / News

Our thoughts go out to all those who loved and cared for Sara in a life that was marked by so much pain and suffering.
Children and technology: Age-appropriate usage advice

Read our helpful tips to help you determine what is right for your child in terms of tech ownership and usage throughout childhood.
How do children and parents feel about the impact of smartphones and social media?

14 November 2024 / News

How do children and parents feel about the impact of smartphones and social media? We present evidence and opinions on access to technology and social media.
Online grooming crimes against children increase by 89% in six years

1 November 2024 / News

As online grooming crimes rise to record levels, we're calling for toughened rules from Ofcom and stricter laws from the UK government.
Survivor Newsletter - ed.3 - October 2024

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Featuring key policy updates, information on the Changemakers event, and hearing from one of our Survivor Advisory Community.
Practitioner Newsletter - ed.3 - October 2024

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Featuring key policy and political updates, information on the Changemakers event, hearing from one of our Survivor Advisory Community and the future focus of IICSA Changemakers
Leeds Walk for Children event guide 8 December

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Walk for Children 2024 event guide 21 December

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IICSA Changemakers submission to spending review consultation

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IICSA Changemakers Sept 2024 Booklet.pdf

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Almost 40% of all our Helpline referrals involve children aged 5 and under

11 September 2024 / News

The government must invest in early years services to better protect babies and young children.
Increase in number of 'sextortion' contacts received by Childline

6 September 2024 / News

Childline provided over 900 counselling sessions relating to sextortion, the blackmail and threats children receive to share sexual images online in 2023/24.
helplines-insight-briefing-responses-children-online-harm-abuse (1).pdf

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