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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.

UK public backs strengthening Online Safety Bill to give children a voice in online safety regulation

10 May 2023 / News

An amendment that would create a dedicated child online safety advocate is due to be debated by Lords next week

We’ve seen a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

26 November 2024 / News

As concerns of children experiencing domestic abuse rises, we’re launching our annual Christmas campaign to remind young people Childline is available throughout the festive season

The Online Safety Bill has been passed in "a momentous day for children"

19 September 2023 / News

After years of campaigning, the Online Safety Bill will soon be made a law, and will help protect children from online abuse

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.

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.

Supporting children's wellbeing online

Get advice on helping children to manage their mental wellbeing when they're online.

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.

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.

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.

Online safety quiz

Does your child know how to stay safe online? Test their knowledge with this online quiz.

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.