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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Support for end-to-end encryption increases if child safety can be protected

16 April 2021 / News

Private messaging is the frontline of child sexual abuse online and we are calling for an urgent reset of debates on end-to-end encryption.

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.

NSPCC dedicated helplines

We have dedicated helplines that offer advice on specific issues. These include female genital mutilation (FGM), gangs, radicalisation and whistleblowing.

Is Snapchat safe for my child?

27 September 2022 / News

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

Handling difficult conversations with adults

Having difficult conversations with other adults can feel hard, especially if it’s about a child’s safety or welfare. But we’ve got advice to help these conversations feel easier, as well as what to do if you feel a conversation may not be enough.

Child sexual abuse crimes reach record levels

15 April 2022 / News

New analysis shows online child sexual abuse crimes have increased since the government promised to bring in new laws to protect children on social media.

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.

Facebook end-to-end encryption plans make stopping child abuse online harder

26 March 2021 / News

New plans from Facebook risk turning back the clock on children's online safety. We're calling on the Government to take action now to protect children online.

Is Instagram safe for my child?

11 July 2022 / News

Advice to help you set up Instagram safely for your child.