Worried about your child or a young person in your care?
Have you seen something that just doesn’t look right?
If you or a child or young person you know is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
Exploitation is never your fault, even if you went along with things at first. Abusers can be very clever in the way they manipulate you. Remember, whatever has happened - you are not to blame.
If you are being exploited, remember help is always available. The important thing is you speak to someone.
Talk to a trained counsellor on the 24-hour helplines run by ChildLine on 0800 11 11 and the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000
Talk to an adult you trust, like a family friend, relative, teacher or another adult.
Things will get better.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
When you've seen something that just doesn't look right, taking the first steps to getting help can be difficult.
You may not know exactly what is wrong but if you're worried about someone, it's important you report it. There are lots of organisations that make sure children and young people are safe and they are there to listen to your worries.
Support and advice is always available. You can use any of the ways below to get help:
Contact Crimestoppers confidentially and anonymously on 0800 555 111.
You can talk to trained counsellors for advice on the 24-hour helplines run by ChildLine on 0800 11 11 and the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000
If a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
Child exploitation is a term used in the news and media frequently which as parents and carers means we can be left with lots of questions, concerns and even feelings of confusion about what it means and how to protect our children.
If you are a parent or carer who wants to learn more about child exploitation, how to spot the signs and how to get help if you're worried, then there's lots of information to help you.
Contact Crimestoppers confidentially and anonymously on 0800 555 111.
You can talk to trained counsellors on the 24-hour helplines run by ChildLine on 0800 11 11 and the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000
Keep your child safe online
Encourage transparency in what your children are doing online. You can keep gaming devices and computers and laptops with webcams in the living room or family spaces. Share Aware helps children learn about the risks of sharing information online. Use parental controls and keep up-to-date on the apps and games children and young people are using. NetAware is regularly updated and has age ratings, information and advice.
The Marie Collins Foundation and the NWG Network have produced an Online Sexual Harm Reduction Guide aimed at professionals and a How Can I Help My Child? guide aimed at parents and carers. The leaflets explain what forms of sexual abuse online can take and it helps adults to understand why young people may be at greater risk of harm and why they may not tell anyone.
If a child or young person you know is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
