Sexual abuse and Grooming online
Online grooming and sexual abuse online is real and is an important thing to be aware of.
Below is some information which may be useful if you feel you may have had unsafe interactions online.
What sort of things are inappropriate online?
- Being asked to send Nude images
- Feeling pressured into meeting someone in person you do not know
- Someone on line is talking about sexual activities and it feels uncomfortable.
- You shared a nude image with someone online and they are threatening me
- Someone you have played an online game with is pressuring you into chatting privately.
- You are being asked by someone to livestream and do things you don't want to.
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If you are asked to do something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, especially by an adult, it is really important that you know where to report it. ​​​
How to report it:
CEOP is a law enforcement agency that is there to keep children and young people safe from online grooming and sexual abuse. They help thousands of people each year.
You can make a direct report to them, they work closely with other agencies to ensure that you are safe.
All reports are reviewed by a CEOP Child protection advisor.​​​
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You can make a report by clicking here. You will be taken to the CEOP website page.
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You can also click here for the CEOP education website which is full oof very valuable information.
CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying but if you are being bullied and would like to talk to someone in confidence right now you can call Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online - no worry is too big or too small. Please also tell an adult that you trust, like a parent/carer or teacher.