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

Poll shows widescale public support for stronger laws to protect children from online abuse

12 March 2021 / News

Our new poll shows overwhelming public support for more online safety and protection for children.

13,000 online child sex offences could be recorded during Online Safety Bill delay

1 November 2022 / News

The longer this vital legislation is delayed the more vulnerable children are at risk of online grooming and sexual abuse.

Prime Minister urged to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

27 April 2023 / News

Rishi Sunak urged to back online Violence Against Women and Girls Code of Practice for big tech firms.

Molly Russell

30 September 2022 / News

The inquest findings into the death of Molly Russell released today, told she took her own life while suffering from depression and had interacted with harmful social media content.

Is Roblox safe for my child?

24 February 2022 / News

Six tips to help you decide if Roblox is suitable for your child and what settings you should use.

From cyberbullying to sharing nudes: what parents want to know

24 March 2023 / News

We answer some of the most common questions that parents ask the NSPCC Helpline about keeping their children safe online.

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.

As child abuse image crimes increase, we’re calling on Ofcom and tech companies to take action

1 March 2024 / News

There was a 25% increase in child abuse image offences recorded by UK police in 2022/23, compared to the previous year. We're urging tech companies and Ofcom to do more to keep children safe.

Online grooming crimes have risen by more than 80% in four years

12 July 2022 / News

We may see even higher levels of online child sexual abuse, as record levels were reached during the pandemic, and have not subsided, meaning there may be a long-term increase in risk.

New figures reveal four in five victims of online grooming crimes are girls

6 October 2021 / News

Our latest research has found girls aged 12-15 are most likely to be victims of online grooming, and more needs to be done to protect children online.

Comprehensive child safety guide

Explore the NSPCC’s guidance on child safety: in-home safety, mental health, online risks, relationships, and how you can help. Essential advice for parents.

Is Snapchat safe for my child?

27 September 2022 / News

Safety features and tools to help keep your child safe on Snapchat

Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online

3 February 2023 / News

Across the UK, we're celebrating Safer Internet Day by putting children and young people's voices at the heart of what we are doing and encouraging them to shape the online safety support that they receive.

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.