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Child sexual offences jump 57% in 5 years

10 August 2020 / News

New figures recorded more than 73,500 child sex offences recorded by UK police in 2019/20. We're calling the Government to publish its Child Sexual Abuse Strategy that puts victims and prevention at its core

77% of local authorities offer no specialist support for children who have experienced sexual abuse

15 May 2023 / News

We want the government to focus on funding for these services, as the Victims and Prisoners Bill goes through Parliament.

Understanding Sexual Behaviour in Children

Advice for parents on healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviour in children and teenagers, how to talk to children about consent and what to do if you're worried.

New partnership as young people contact Childline about AI related sexual abuse, bullying and misinformation

25 January 2024 / News

We have joined forces with Common Sense Media to help keep children safe online and improve the global understanding of the impact of generative AI on children.

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

Dedicated helpline for victims of abuse in schools

1 April 2021 / News

Our new dedicated helpline supports children and young people who have been victims of abuse at school, including non-recent abuse.

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.

What Is Emotional Abuse & Things You Should Know

Explore our guide on identifying emotional abuse, its impact, and steps for reporting. Get the support you need to protect children from harm.

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.

Over 75% of people believe children are at significant risk of sexual abuse when using VR technology

5 September 2023 / News

Our new research shows that children are at risk of experiencing sexual abuse and exploitation when using immersive technology such as VR headsets.

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.

Our flagship conference shines a spotlight on peer-on-peer sexual abuse as reports increase significantly

11 May 2022 / News

Reports to our Helpline about young people experiencing harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) increased significantly last year after an unheard-of number spoke out publicly about abuse in and around schools.

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 surged by 78% over four years, new Government plans to regulate social media through the Online Safety Bill fall significantly short of tackling this issue.

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.

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.

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.