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Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: secondary school children

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Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: secondary school children

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Guide for children referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) because they might be victims of exploitation, human trafficking or modern slavery.

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Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: secondary school children

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Guide for children referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) because they might be victims of exploitation, human trafficking or modern slavery.

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Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: primary school children

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Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: primary school children

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Information for children referred to the National Referral Mechanism because they might be victims of exploitation, human trafficking or modern slavery.

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Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: primary school children

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Information for children referred to the National Referral Mechanism because they might be victims of exploitation, human trafficking or modern slavery.

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National Referral Mechanism child to adult transition

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National Referral Mechanism child to adult transition

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The National Referral Mechanism is a system in the UK that helps children and adults who might be victims of exploitation, human trafficking or modern slavery.

When you turn 18, you need to choose whether to stay in the National Referral Mechanism. This guide explains your options.

Professionals can also use this guide to help in conversations with young people about the National Referral Mechanism.

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National Referral Mechanism child to adult transition

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Information pack for young people in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) turning 18.

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This resource has been developed as part of Parent Zone’s Resilient Families programme, funded by Prevent counter-terrorism strategy. You’ll find information and guidance on what radicalisation is, how far-right ideologies are spread online and how it can impact autistic young people.

Some radicalised views are closely linked to extreme hate towards women, resulting in violence against women.

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Influenced is a podcast exploring violence against women and girls (VAWG) through the lens of Muslim and Minority Ethnic women’s experiences in Scotland. Each episode unpacks how misogyny, honour-based abuse, and other forms of gendered violence manifest within communities, and how cultural and religious narratives are sometimes misused to justify harm. Through conversations with survivors, families, activists, and experts, we shine a light on the realities often overlooked in mainstream discussions.

Their aim is to challenge harmful influences, amplify voices from minority communities, and explore pathways toward safety, justice, and change. Influenced is more than just a podcast. It’s a platform for raising awareness and collective action against gendered violence.

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The research, carried out for Safer Internet Day (10th February 2026) by Nominet – the .UK registry and the UK Safer Internet Centre, polled 2000 young people (aged 8 to 17 years old) and 2000 parents and carers across the UK with questions about their attitude to the fast-evolving world of AI. This year, Safer Internet Day aims to start conversations about the safe and responsible use of AI, giving young people a voice in creating a safer environment for all online.

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THAT GUY is a campaign from Police Scotland that aims to reduce rape, serious sexual assault and harassment by having frank conversations with men about male sexual entitlement https://that-guy.co.uk/.

Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@dontbethatguyscotland or https://open.spotify.com/show/0etMfCVLCKdYIzXNjYelz5?dlsi=ff33979ab97b40d7&nd=1

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THAT GUY is a campaign from Police Scotland that aims to reduce rape, serious sexual assault and harassment by having frank conversations with men about male sexual entitlement https://that-guy.co.uk/.

Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@dontbethatguyscotland or https://open.spotify.com/show/0etMfCVLCKdYIzXNjYelz5?dlsi=ff33979ab97b40d7&nd=1

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Civic Digits worked with Zero Tolerance Scotland to research how online misogyny influences young people. The Many Good Men Report examined:

Young people’s experiences of online incel culture and misogynistic radicalisation

The impact of intersecting factors such as gender, race, sexuality and poverty on vulnerability

The research found clear harms to boys’ mental health, personal relationships and community safety – and highlighted urgent need for prevention work.

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What about us? A new resource for teenagers impacted by the arrest of an adult they know

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What about us? A new resource for teenagers impacted by the arrest of an adult they know

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The workbook is filled with creative exercises, coping strategies, and space for reflection. Deana shares her real-life experience, and what she learned from Shore, our safe online space for teenagers worried about sexual behaviour.

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What about us? A new resource for teenagers impacted by the arrest of an adult they know - Lucy Faithfull Foundation

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It seemed like a normal day. Nothing could have prepared me for what was about to happen. I heard a loud knock. Dad opened the door. Mum called me downstairs. Everyone had such serious looks on their faces. Lots of tears later, my dad was gone. It couldn't be right.

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Woman paralysed by violent ex urges more awareness of coercive control 

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Woman paralysed by violent ex urges more awareness of coercive control 

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Trudi Burgess' partner was charismatic, capable and much admired. But he was also a "manipulative, entitled" abuser.

She talks about the self-blame and impact of the abuse that has left her in 24/7 spinal care. Trudi remembers the shame the abuse had on her, never using the word 'abuse' and how she had no one to talk to about it. She thought she would either 'leave him or cure him'. One day when she told him 'no', he reacted in a violent rage and broke her spine that left her paralysed for life. The shame was so deep after this incident, she initially named it a 'play fight'.

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Exclusive: Woman paralysed by violent ex urges more awareness of coercive control

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Trudi Burgess' partner was charismatic, capable and much admired. But he was also a "manipulative, entitled" abuser.

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Hosted by NSPCC, the helpline can support anyone affected by FGM. The website provides an overview of what FGM is, why it happens, support, signs of FGM, who is at risk and effects of FGM.

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Female genital mutilation is illegal. We’ve got advice to help you keep children and young people safe.

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National Stalking Helpline online tool 'Am I Being Stalked?'

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National Stalking Helpline online tool 'Am I Being Stalked?'

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Tool to assess whether someone is being stalked with information on:

The law in relation to stalking and harassment in the United Kingdom

Reporting stalking or harassment

Effective gathering of evidence

Improving your personal safety and that of your friends and family

Practical steps to reduce the risk

Accessing local services such as housing, emotional support etc.

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Our online tool can offer information on services local to you, the law, as well as tips on how to gather evidence.

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This handbook provides practical support and information for anyone who:

is at risk of a forced marriage

has experienced a forced marriage

has escaped from a forced marriage This includes those returning to the UK from overseas.

More information on Forced Marriage and support is here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/forced-marriage

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Our Futures and AI: A Youth Work Toolkit

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Our Futures and AI: A Youth Work Toolkit

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Practical, supportive companion as you help young people explore the world of AI

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Find resources to help young people build their cyber resilience and discover how to create cyber resilience resources of your own.

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Campaign and toolkit developed in partnership with the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, Medics Against Violence and YouthLink Scotland to support young people to navigate social media safely and prevent violence.

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Created for anyone who works with a child or young person. It outlines eight key building blocks of digital wellbeing in a Digital Wellbeing Wheel and shares hints and tips for talking about children and young people’s online lives.

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Talking to children and teens about misogyny

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Talking to children and teens about misogyny

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Talking to children and teens about misogyny | Parent Club

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For many young people, the internet offers a world of opportunity – to connect, learn and play. Often, this comes at a time when they’re searching for that sense of identity and belonging. But the internet is not without its dangers. One of these is the way boys and young men are regularly shown online content that is dismissive of, unkind or hateful towards girls and women. They don’t have to go looking for this kind of content – it can often be promoted to them because of their age and because they’re boys.Sexist and misogynistic content is never harmless and hurts girls and women, both online and in real life, which is why it’s really important to talk to your children about it, so both boys and girls understand how damaging it is and what they can do if they encounter it.

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Guides and resources - parents and carers

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Guides and resources - parents and carers

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

As a parent or carer you play a key role in helping your child to stay safe online.

You don’t need to be an expert on the internet to help keep your child stay safe online. Our advice and resources are here to support you as you support your child to use the internet safely, responsibility and positively.

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

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Internet Matters - advice for parents and carers to help their children navigate the digital landscape

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Internet Matters - advice for parents and carers to help their children navigate the digital landscape

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Since our launch in 2014 Internet Matters has provided information and advice to parents and carers to help their children navigate the ever-changing digital landscape.

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Working with online safety experts, we're here to provide parents & carers with guidance, advice and support to keep children safe online | Internet Matters

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Screen time and online harms: resources for members

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Screen time and online harms: resources for members

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This page brings together key resources on screen time and online harms to help inform conversations with families and guide clinical practice across the UK. We will continue to monitor developments and update these resources as new guidance emerges.

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The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

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Screen time and online harms: resources for members

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Technology is an integral part of children’s and young people’s lives. It has transformed the way they learn, play, connect and communicate.

But these opportunities don’t come without risk. Children and young people may experience abuse online and they may be exposed to harmful content. And this can have a long-lasting impact on their wellbeing.

Every child deserves to be, and to feel, safe online. And we can all play a role in helping make online spaces safer for children and young people by:

talking to children and young people about anything worrying they experience online

recognising how important the online world is to children and young people, and talk to them about it

making sure online safety is an ongoing part of your work with children and young people, not just a one-off session

setting rules for the use of online platforms in your organisation. Involve children and young people in setting these and make sure they’re well understood

using technical solutions to manage access to online platforms and make sure everyone knows about and understands why you’ve put them in place

helping children and young people understand and manage their privacy settings online.

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Preventing online harm and abuse | NSPCC Learning

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Learn about the risks children and young people face online, the policies and procedures you need, what the law says and what steps you need to take to help keep them safe.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a regular part of children’s online experiences. From chatbots and homework apps to creative tools, AI can offer exciting opportunities for learning and play.

But it also brings risks, especially when children aren’t sure what’s real, who they’re talking to, or how AI works.

Many parents and carers feel unsure about how to explain AI to children. This guide offers practical advice to help families talk about AI in ways that build understanding, encourage curiosity, and keep children safe.

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Eight practical ways parents and carers can support children

By learning more about AI, discussing it with your child and setting boundaries together, you can support children in practical ways as they navigate AI.

1. Explore the apps and websites your child uses

This can help you understand where AI is being used. Look for signs such as:

labels like 'AI-generated' or 'powered by AI'

fast responses that rely on short, focused prompts or commands

content that includes links or references to sources.

AI features may appear in games, homework tools, and creative platforms.

2. Talk about what AI can and can't do

Try explaining that AI can be helpful but doesn't always get things right. You could use questions like:

"Do you think this answer makes sense?"

"Why do you think this video was recommended?"

3. Watch out for AI-generated content

Help children spot signs of fake images or robotic language and encourage them to ask questions if something feels 'strange'. You could both look out for clues such as:

body parts that appear distorted, blurred, or out of proportion

movements that seem unnatural or don't match the context

backgrounds that look inconsistent or poorly blended.

While these are current signs something might be AI generated, as the technology advances it will become more challenging to spot the difference.

It's important to remind your child that not everything online is trustworthy, and encourage them to check where the information came from. Look for named sources, links to reputable websites, or signs that the content has been verified.

4. Explore AI tools together

You could try image generators, story builders, or educational games together, then talk about how these tools work and where they get their information.

5. Set boundaries and expectations

It can help to agree as a family on when it's okay to use AI for schoolwork and remind children that AI is a tool, not a replacement for learning or effort.

Setting clear boundaries around how AI should be used can help ensure children use it respectfully and safely.

Explain that using AI to bully, embarrass, or harm others (such as creating fake messages or images) is never acceptable. And reinforce that misuse of AI can have serious consequences, both socially and legally.

6. Help your child understand what's appropriate to share

Explain that AI tools are not the same as trusted adults. Encourage your child to:

avoid sharing personal details like their full name, address, school, or photos

use AI for creative ideas or learning, but not for advice on worries, feelings, or safety concerns

talk to you or another trusted adult instead of an AI tool If they feel upset, scared, or unsure about something online

get support from Childline. We have lots of online advice and our counsellors are available over the phone or by email or chat.

7. Model positive behaviour and critical thinking

Children learn a lot from how adults use technology. You can support responsible AI use by showing how you use these tools safely, respectfully, and with curiosity.

You could try thinking aloud. When using AI, ask questions like:

"Does this seem accurate?"

"Where did this information come from?"

"Is this a fair or respectful way to use this tool?"

Talking about digital ethics, such as fairness, honesty, and respect, can encourage reflection.

It's also helpful to promote help-seeking by reminding children they can speak to a trusted adult if something online feels wrong or confusing.

8. Know what to do if harmful or fake content is created about your child

If you discover abusive or fake AI-generated content involving your child, act quickly.

Take screenshots or save links as evidence.

Report the content to the platform where it appears using their reporting tools.

Together with your child, you can request for it to be removed from the internet through our Report Remove tool

If the content is threatening or illegal, contact the police and seek advice from your child's school or safeguarding lead.

Talk to your child calmly, reassure them it's not their fault, and explain the steps you're taking to protect them.

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Learn how to talk to children about artificial intelligence (AI) while empowering and protecting them.

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Scottish Government - tackling misogyny campaign

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Scottish Government - tackling misogyny campaign

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Scottish Government’s new campaign - Tackling Misogyny has a focus on how social media and the rise of online misogyny has a real-world impact on young people in Scotland. This forms part of the Scottish Government's Equally Safe Strategy to prevent violence against women and girls. The campaign runs from 16th February to 23rd March. Tackling Misogyny - New Campaign Launch | Scottish Government Marketing News.

Scottish Government developed toolkits for parents, education staff and young people:

Campaign toolkit - includes resources for schools Campaign Assets | Scottish Government Marketing News

For parents/carers Talking to children and teens about misogyny | Parent Club

For young people Striving for a safer Scotland - Safer.scot

They have also launched two video campaigns:

For young people Sexist content hurts girls IRL - YouTube

For parents/carers Sexist content is never harmless - YouTube

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The Scottish Government is launching a new campaign to tackle misogyny and its real-world impact on young people in Scotland.

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Domestic abuse: learning from case reviews

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Domestic abuse: learning from case reviews

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Summary of risk factors and learning for improved practice around domestic abuse.

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This learning from case reviews briefing looks at case reviews published since 2019, where children experienced domestic abuse.

The reviews suggest professionals sometimes struggle to keep their focus on children when they are working with families where there is domestic abuse.

The learning from these case reviews highlights that professionals need to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse and the effect it can have on children, and not make assumptions about gender roles within relationships where there is domestic abuse. Professionals must prioritise the impact that living with domestic abuse has on children.

Published: June 2020

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Domestic abuse: learning from case reviews | NSPCC Learning

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Read our summary of the risk factors and learning from published case reviews where children experienced domestic abuse.

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NSPCC's podcast explores a variety of different child protection issues and invites contributors from the NSPCC and external organisations to talk about what they are doing to keep children and young people safe. Use their episode directory to browse through all our episodes to date.

You can subscribe to their podcast through Audioboom, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, or sign up to their newsletter to hear about new episodes.

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Listen to NSPCC Learning Podcast on Spotify.

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Topics covering:

building a good life

enthusiastic consent

sex and the law

dealing with regrets about harmful sexual behaviour

managing difficult emotions

safe spaces to learn about sex

pornography

online sexual behaviour

harmful sexual behaviour

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Your opinion is important to us! Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey - your feedback is essential in helping us improve our website and by taking part, you can actively contribute to shaping the future of Shore. Thank you for your valuable input.

Please click here to complete the survey for parents and professionals

Please click here to complete the survey for young people

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What to do if an adult you know has been arrested for their sexual behaviour

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What to do if an adult you know has been arrested for their sexual behaviour

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An adult you know has been arrested for their sexual behaviour - Shore

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If you take pictures or videos of yourself that are sexual, these are called nudes or sexual selfies. Learn what to do if you have shared a nude or if someone has sent you one.

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Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI

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Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI

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These educational resources from UK Safer Internet Centre have been specifically designed to support educators in delivering messages about our campaign theme of: Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI

They have created free resources for use with 3-7, 7-11, 11-14 and 14-18 year olds, with each resource pack containing presentation slides, activities and also an assembly for the whole school.

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Education Resources - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Online Safety Tips, Advice and Resources

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The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a new web page on screen time and online harms bringing together key resources to help inform conversations with families and guide practice. The resources include screen guidelines for children under five as well as guidance for parents on online harms.

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The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

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The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

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Screen time and online harms: resources for members

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This page brings together key resources on screen time and online harms to help inform conversations with families and guide clinical practice across the UK. We will continue to monitor developments and update these resources as new guidance emerges.

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This wheel presents how domestic abuse may look after separation where abuse can continue through different means by using children. Separation does not mean the abuse ends - sometimes this can escalate abuse.

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Child contact is complex in domestic abuse. The Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline has created a page listing frequently asked questions and other support services.

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Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

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Child Contact - Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

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Child Protection Scotland Podcasts on forms of child abuse

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Child Protection Scotland Podcasts on forms of child abuse

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Child Protection Scotland Podcasts on:

grooming

domestic abuse

lasting effects of childhood abuse

online abuse

non-reporting

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Podcasts Archives - Child Protection Scotland

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A national grouping of professionals who work together to improve the protection of children in Scotland

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Four women, all survivors of the same dangerous man, join forces to end their nightmare and bring him to justice.

Jenni, Natalie, Shannon and Robyn waive their anonymity to tell their story in chilling detail, laying bare the confusion, intricacies and frightening realities of coercive control, and revealing how they became trapped by serial predator and sex abuser Aaron Swan.

Moving back and forth in time, this documentary unpicks how Swan got away with his crimes for so long, despite twice being placed on the sex offenders register. Telling their story in their own words, the women reveal how Swan’s later victims finally found a way to put him behind bars with the help of his first wife, who had been denied her own justice decades before.

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When four women discover they have each been coercively controlled and abused by the same man, they join forces to end their nightmare and put him on trial.

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Learning disabilities and gender-based violence

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Learning disabilities and gender-based violence

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Equally Safe and Supported is a practical set of resources designed to make support and justice accessible to women with learning disabilities who have experienced gender-based violence.

Who is this toolkit for?
This self-assessment toolkit is designed for use by both frontline staff and service managers working across health, social care, education, justice, and third sector services.

Why use it?
The toolkit helps organisations to reflect on, assess, and improve how they support women with learning disabilities who have experienced gender-based violence. It supports a rights-based, inclusive approach to service development.

By completing the toolkit, your organisation can identify practical ways to:

Remove barriers to support for women with learning disabilities.

Build staff confidence and awareness.

Take forward an improvement plan based on real needs and actions.

What is in it?

The toolkit contains the following resources:

Evidence of best practice in removing the barrier’s women with learning disabilities face when seeking support and justice for gender-based violence.

A self-assessment tool.

An improvement planning template, including suggested actions you can take to make improvements.

Inclusive resources, and signposting.

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The toolkit also contains practical information and resources to help you address any areas you have identified for improvement.

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The play is about a barrister who specialises in defending men accused of sexual assault and view of the legal system changes after she is sexually assaulted herself.

The trailer is in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGh25EWIOeA

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THE FINAL PERFORMANCE WAS ON JULY 2

Olivier Award-winning actress Jodie Comer, makes her Broadway debut in Prima Facie, the new play the Daily Beast calls "one of the most electrifying pieces of theatre on Broadway."

JODIE COMER "gives ONE OF THE MOST THRILLING PERFORMANCES OF THE BROADWAY SEASON." (Wall Street Journal) as Tessa, a young brilliant barrister who loves to win.

She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and lighting up the shadows of doubt in any case. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

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Prima Facie | Starring Jodie Comer | Now on Broadway

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Jodie Comer stars in this award-winning play. Now on Broadway. Official website. Buy tickets here.

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Support booklet for young people who have experienced sexual violence

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Support booklet for young people who have experienced sexual violence

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This booklet covers: how young people can look after themselves, trauma, colouring pages, sadness, numbness, confidence, self-harm, self-care box, professional support and many more.

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Support services for students and staff affected by gender-based violence

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Support services for students and staff affected by gender-based violence

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ESAS Support Services for Students & Staff (2025)

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Gender based violence/gender equality learning - social media accounts 

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Gender based violence/gender equality learning - social media accounts 

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Campaigning and activism have increasingly shifted online with a growing number of organisations and individual activists responding to and promoting educational information on current social issues, including gender-based violence. This document presents a list of accounts on social media related to this that you can follow to learn more about gender-based violence and gender inequality.

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PPLF VAW Padlet - social media accounts (1)

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Disclosure of rape or sexual assault (Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service, SARCS) - for Health Care professionals

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Disclosure of rape or sexual assault (Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service, SARCS) - for Health Care professionals

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Disclosure of rape or sexual assault (SARCS) | Right Decisions

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The Everyday Heroes team of young and adult experts were from the University of Edinburgh and the IMPACT project, Barnardo’s Scotland, Scottish Women’s Aid, Rape Crisis Scotland and the Scottish Youth Parliament. They worked together to design engagement sessions and a survey to ask young participants views on improving journeys through services and the justice system, improve societal attitudes and promote gender equality. The full recommendations are in the Executive Summary and detailed evidence for each recommendation is supplied in the themed reports. Services, Justice, Gender Inequality were the key themes of the programme, Education and Participation emerged as two important themes across all projects within the programme.

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The Scottish Government established a Participation partnership to ensure that children and young people, especially young survivors of gender-based violence, participated in their plan of action.

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Justice, Safety, and Support: What children and adults told researchers about the new law on domestic abuse

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Justice, Safety, and Support: What children and adults told researchers about the new law on domestic abuse

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This leaflet was co-designed by children and young people and adult survivors. It provides a user-friendly summary of research on the new domestic abuse law (the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018).

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Justice, Safety, and Support: What children and adults told researchers about the new law on domestic abuse

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This leaflet was co-designed by children and young people and adult survivors. It provides a user-friendly summary of research on the new domestic abuse law (the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018).

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Domestic abuse court experiences - perspectives of victims and witnesses: research findings

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Domestic abuse court experiences - perspectives of victims and witnesses: research findings

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This research reports on 22 victims’ and witnesses’ experiences of court (including children and young people) since the introduction of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 in April 2019.

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Domestic abuse court experiences - perspectives of victims and witnesses: research findings

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This research reports on 22 victims’ and witnesses’ experiences of court (including children and young people) since the introduction of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 in April 2019.

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Equally Safe Online: Young People Vs. Gender-Based Violence

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Equally Safe Online: Young People Vs. Gender-Based Violence

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The University of Edinburgh’s researchers worked with young people, including young survivors of Gender- Based Violence, to inform AI development in detecting and mitigating online Gender-Based Violence.

The report is here https://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/assets/pdf/Equally_Safe_Online_Young_People_Vs_Gender_Based_Violence.pdf.

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Lewis Wedlock is an educator, upskilling men and boys about masculinity and ending violence against women.

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Podcast · Lewis Wedlock · I aim to explore and expand upon taken for granted assumptions of masculinity!

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This is the Allport Scale, which was first used to explain the Holocaust and how prejudice and discrimination escalated. It has since been adapted to apply to other social issues including violence against women.

Below is the accompanying video that explains the violence against women Allport Scale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZHKQkdQs8E. It is in the context of Australia but it is unfortunately the reality of many women across the globe.

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Rape Crisis Scotland: Survivors' Guide to the Scottish Justice System

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Rape Crisis Scotland: Survivors' Guide to the Scottish Justice System from a Police, forensics, Procurator Fiscal, lawyers' and court perspective.

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Rape Crisis Scotland: Survivors' Guide to the Scottish Justice System

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You can get help and support from the NHS Scotland sexual assault response co-ordination service (SARCS) if you’ve been raped or sexually assaulted. You may be able to have a forensic medical examination (FME) at a SARCS without making a report to the police.

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Former social worker, now hosting the Block, Delete, Move On podcast talking about gender based violence and provides dating advice. Her Instagram and 'Agony Aunt' column in OKMag is also below:

https://www.instagram.com/lalalaletmeexplain/

https://www.ok.co.uk/authors/Lalalaletmeexplain/

https://www.patreon.com/c/lalalaletmeexplain/posts (paid monthly subscription from £2)

https://open.spotify.com/show/45Zu9wR7Qy74jKuBC1andy

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Lilly Phillips - Blind Dating, Mating & Porn Behind The Scenes.

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At UCL, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr explains how her research suggests that one social media algorithm can quadruple misogynistic content in a week.

Baroness Beeban Kidron believes the problem lies with the tech giants and reveals how she discovered we can be just two clicks away from child abuse material.

James meets Arturo Bejar, an ex-Meta executive. He tells James about his research into algorithms and how harm is promoted. He says it would be easy for big tech to increase user safety.

At Marsh Law Firm in the US, James hears about a class action. Attorneys liken their big tech battle to the war against tobacco companies. They say it’s easier to get clips breaching music copyright removed than it is to get child abuse content taken down.

At NCMEC in Washington DC, James meets NCA officer Andy. He learns they get around 100,000 reports of harmful content on social media reported to them every day. He tells James that the toughest cases involve the encrypted live streaming of abuse of under 18s

In the Philippines, James meets an NCA officer who works in a global task force made up of police from countries including the UK, USA, the Philippines and Australia. Shockingly, British men are among the worst in the world for the purchase of live-streamed abuse.

James joins a police raid in the Philippines using intelligence gathered from devices belonging to a British man who has admitted offences against girls aged 9 to 16.

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Are tech giants’ social media algorithms pushing harmful content while police are fighting a global cybersex crime wave?

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FYI Investigates – Who’s Controlling Your Mind?

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FYI Investigates – Who’s Controlling Your Mind?

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Everyday, we make hundreds of choices, both big and small. Who to message? What to buy? What content should we watch? And what do we believe? But with the government’s Online Safety Act fully implemented by summer 2025 FYI asks: “Who’s Controlling Your Mind?” What are the platforms, products, and people that exert their influence on us, often without our knowledge? And what can we do about it?

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Everyday, we make hundreds of choices, both big and small. Who to message? What to buy? What content should we watch? And what do we believe? But with the government’s Online Safety Act fully implemented by summer 2025 FYI asks: “Who’s Controlling Your Mind?” What are the platforms, products, and people that exert their influence on us, often without our knowledge? And what can we do about it?

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British Sign Language (BSL) Glossary for gender based violence

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Heriot-Watt University has developed a British Sign Language (BSL) glossary of key terms that are used in the UK related to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) as part of the Justisigns 2 project.

The glossary includes 33 key most often used terms, providing the term, the definition and a suggested sign (or more than one sign, or a combination of signs) for the term in British Sign Language (BSL).

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SIGNS@HWU is a group of researchers who focus on sign language studies and Deaf Studies. We are situated in the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies, Heriot-Watt University. SIGNS@HWU was established as a cluster of the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies in Scotland, to profile the world-leading interdisciplinary research being conducted at Heriot-Watt University.

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Protect Us is a short film exposing the harrowing ways generative AI applications and chatbots are being weaponised to exploit children online. The film calls on global leaders to take decisive action to safeguard children and young people. Generative AI has revolutionised the creation of hyper-realistic text, images, audio, and video, transforming the digital landscape but also introducing unimaginable dangers for children,.

Predators are harnessing these technologies to create fake yet convincing sexually explicit images and child sexual abuse material (CSAM), manipulate children through grooming tactics, and infiltrate digital spaces with devastating consequences.

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Responding to domestic abuse is a key element of social work practice, in both child protection and adult safeguarding. This article sets out the ways in which rapid technological advances are being co-opted by perpetrators of domestic abuse to create new ways of exerting control. After starting with a brief reminder of recent UK legislative changes around domestic abuse, the article outlines the main ways in which technologies, including mobile phones and other Internet-enabled devices, are used by abusers for surveillance, monitoring, tracking and otherwise controlling all aspects of the lives of those they target. The article then moves on to consider how some groups may be at greater risk than others of technology-facilitated domestic abuse (TFDA), including women with insecure immigration status, women with learning disabilities and younger women and girls. Finally, the key social work tool for assessing risk in relation to domestic abuse is critiqued as lacking sufficient focus on TFDA. The article concludes by suggesting what individual social workers and local authorities need to do in order to better respond as TFDA continues to evolve.

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New report reveals how risky and unchecked AI chatbots are the new ‘go to’ for millions of children

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Summary

Our new survey of 1,000 children and 2,000 parents in the UK shows how rising numbers of children (64%) are using AI chatbots for help with everything from homework to emotional advice and companionship - with many never questioning the accuracy or appropriateness of the responses they receive back.

The report, "Me, Myself, & AI", describes how many children are increasingly talking with AI chatbots as friends, despite many of the popular AI chatbots not being built for children to use in this way. Over a third (35%) of children who use them say talking to an AI chatbot is like talking to a friend, while six in ten parents say they worry their children believe AI chatbots are real people.

The report warns vulnerable children are most at risk, with the survey finding 71% of vulnerable children are using AI chatbots. A quarter (26%) of vulnerable children who are using AI chatbots, say they would rather talk to an AI chatbot than a real person, and 23% said they use chatbots because they don't have anyone else to talk to.

The report warns that children are using AI chatbots on platforms not designed for them, without adequate safeguards, such age verification and content moderation, and calls on the Government to clarify how AI chatbots fall within the scope of the Online Safety Act.

AI is increasingly being used by children to help with schoolwork, and the report calls for schools to be provided with clear and consistent guidance when it comes to building children's knowledge and use of AI, including chatbots. Parents are also struggling to keep up with the pace of AI and need support to guide their children in using it confidently and responsibly.

Today (Sunday July 13 th) we've published a new report, 'Me, myself & AI: Understanding and safeguarding children's use of AI chatbots'.

As AI chatbots fast become a part of children's everyday lives, the report explores how children are interacting with them. While the report highlights how AI tools can offer benefits to children such aslearning support and a space to ask questions, it also warns that they pose risks to children's safety and development. A lack of age verification and regulation means some children are being exposed to inappropriate content.

Our research raises concerns that children are using AI chatbots in emotionally driven ways, including for friendship and advice, despite many of the popular AI chatbots not being built for children to use in this way. The report warns that children may become overly reliant on AI chatbots or receive inaccurate or inappropriate responses, which may mean they are less likely to seek help from trusted adults.

These concerns have been heighted by incidents, such as a case in Florida where a mother filed a lawsuit against character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot based on a character from Game of Thrones engaged in abusive and sexual interactions with her teenage son and encouraged him to take his own life. In the UK, an MP recently told Parliament about "an extremely harrowing meeting" with a constituent whose 12-year-old son had allegedly been groomed by a chatbot on the same platform.

The report argues the Government and tech industry need to re-examine whether existing laws and regulation adequately protect children who are using AI chatbots. There is growing recognition that further clarity, updated guidance or new legislation may be needed. In particular, we are calling for Government to place strong age-assurance requirements on providers of AI chatbots, to ensure providers enforce minimum age requirements and create age-appropriate experiences for children.

To inform our research, we surveyed a representative sample of 1,000 children in the UK aged 9-17 and 2,000 parents of children aged 3-17 and held four focus groups with children. User testing was conducted on three AI chatbots - ChatGPT, Snapchat's My AI and character.ai, and two 'avatars' were created to simulate a child's experience on these.

Key findings from this research includes:

Children are using AI chatbots in diverse and imaginative ways. 42% of children aged 9-17 who have used AI chatbots, have used them to support with schoolwork. Children are using them to help with revision, writing support and 'practice' language skills. Many appreciate having instant answers and explanations.

Advice-seeking: Almost a quarter (23%) of children who have used an AI chatbot have already used them to seek advice from what to wear or to practice conversations with friends, to more significant matters such as mental health. Some children who have used AI chatbots (15%) say they would rather talk to a chatbot than a real person.

Companionship: Vulnerable children in particular use AI chatbots for connection and comfort. One in six (16%) vulnerable children said they use them because they wanted a friend, with half (50%) saying that talking to an AI chatbot feels like talking to a friend. Some children are using AI chatbots because they don't have anyone else to speak to.

Inaccurate and insufficient responses: Children shared examples of misleading or inaccurate responses, which was backed up by our own user testing. AI chatbots at times failed to support children with clear and comprehensive advice through its responses. This is particularly concerning given that 58% of children who have used AI chatbots said they think using an AI chatbot is better than searching themselves.

High trust in advice: Two in five (40%) children who have used AI chatbots have no concerns about following advice from a chatbot, and a further 36% are uncertain if they should be concerned. This number is even higher for vulnerable children. This is despite AI chatbots, at times, providing contradictory or unsupportive advice.

Exposure to harmful content: Children can be exposed to explicit and age-inappropriate material, including misogynistic content, despite AI chatbot providers prohibiting this content for child users in their terms of service.

Blurred boundaries: Some children already see AI chatbots as human-like with 35% of children who use AI chatbots saying talking to an AI chatbot is like talking to a friend. As AI chatbots become even more human-like in their responses, children may spend more time interacting with AI chatbots and become more emotionally reliant. This is concerning given one in eight (12%) children are using AI chatbots as they have no one else to speak to, which rises to nearly one in four (23%) vulnerable children.

Children are being left to navigate AI chatbots on their own or with limited input from trusted adults. 62% of parents say they are concerned about the accuracy of AI-generated information, yet only 34% of parents had spoken to their child about how to judge whether content produced by AI is truthful. Only 57% of children report having spoken with teachers or school about AI, and children say advice from teachers within schools can also be contradictory.

The report also makes system-wide recommendations to support and protect children using AI chatbots, including:

Industry adopting a safety-by-design approach to create age-appropriate AI chatbots that reflect children's needs, with built-in parental controls, trusted signposts and media literacy features.

Government providing clear guidance on how AI chatbots are covered by the Online Safety Act, mandating effective age assurance on providers of AI chatbots that aren't built for children, and ensuring regulation keeps pace with rapidly evolving AI technologies.

Government supporting schools to embed AI and media literacy at all key stages, including training teachers and offering schools, parents and children clear guidance on appropriate AI use.

Parents and carers being supported to guide their child's use of AI and have conversations about what AI chatbots are, how they work and when to use them, including when to seek real-world support.

Policymakers, research and industry centring children's voices in the development, regulation and governance of AI chatbots and investing in long-term research on how emotionally responsive AI may shape childhood.

Rachel Huggins, Co-CEO of Internet Matters, said:

"AI chatbots are rapidly becoming a part of childhood, with their use growing dramatically over the past two years. Yet most children, parents and schools are flying blind, and don't have the information or protective tools they need to manage this technological revolution in a safe way.

"While there are clearly benefits to AI, our research reveals how chatbots are starting to reshape children's views of 'friendship'. We've arrived at a point very quickly where children, and in particular vulnerable children, can see AI chatbots as real people, and as such are asking them for emotionally driven and sensitive advice. Also concerning is that they are often unquestioning about what their new "friends" are telling them.

"We must heed these early warning signs and take coordinated action to make sure children can explore the potential of AI chatbots safely and positively and avoid the obvious potential for harm.

"Millions of children in the UK are using AI chatbots on platforms not designed for them, without adequate safeguards, education or oversight. Parents, carers and educators need support to guide children's AI use. The tech industry must adopt a safety by design approach to the development of AI chatbots while Government should ensure our online safety laws are robust enough to meet the challenges this new technology is bringing into children's lives."

Derek Ray-Hill, Interim CEO at the Internet Watch Foundation, said:

"This report raises some fundamental questions about the regulation and oversight of these AI chatbots.

"That children may be encountering explicit or age-inappropriate content via AI chatbots increases the potential for harms in a space, which, as our evidence suggests, is already proving to be challenging for young users. Reports that grooming may have occurred via this technology are particularly disturbing.

"Children deserve a safe internet where they can play, socialise, and learn without being exposed to harm. We need to see urgent action from Government and tech companies to build safety by design into AI chatbots before they are made available."

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Zara feels distant from her friends, Callum and Millie, as they focus on their own lives. She’s unhappy with some of things Alfie says to her, and how he acts - he's started talking down to her. But Zara is torn. She worries Alfie might be in trouble, and if she walks away… who will he have? This video explores toxic relationships, loyalty, and the pressure young people face when someone they care about is at risk.

I Am Me Scotland is a national charity that aims to change attitudes and behaviours so that disabled and vulnerable people in Scotland can feel safe. We work directly with communities to develop interactive, engaging, and accessible education resources that aim to help #MakeaDifference.

Resources available cover topics such as disability awareness, bullying and hate crime, alcohol and substance awareness, exploitation and anti-social behaviour. The resources are FREE for all teachers, police officers, and professionals who work with children and young people. There is also a suite of resources available for organisations, parents, carers, and groups.

You can register for access here - Register for Access : I Am Me Scotland Learning Platform

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Millie has been spending more time at home with her older sister and her sister’s boyfriend. With her sister working extra shifts to save for a house and her mum busy as an A&E nurse, Millie often feels alone, especially now that her friends are caught up with their new partners. But things have taken a worrying turn. Her sister’s boyfriend has started doing things that make Millie feel uncomfortable. This video explores boundaries, safeguarding, and the importance of speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.

I Am Me Scotland is a national charity that aims to change attitudes and behaviours so that disabled and vulnerable people in Scotland can feel safe. We work directly with communities to develop interactive, engaging, and accessible education resources that aim to help #MakeaDifference.

Resources available cover topics such as disability awareness, bullying and hate crime, alcohol and substance awareness, exploitation and anti-social behaviour. The resources are FREE for all teachers, police officers, and professionals who work with children and young people. There is also a suite of resources available for organisations, parents, carers, and groups.

You can register for access here - Register for Access : I Am Me Scotland Learning Platform

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Callum thought he’d made a great new friend online. Ash seemed just like him. They both love FIFA and complain about younger siblings. But things take a dark turn when Ash sends an inappropriate image and asks Callum to do the same. The moment Callum sends the photo, the threats begin. Ash isn’t who they claimed to be, and now Callum is being blackmailed, with warnings that the image will be shared with his friends and family if he doesn’t comply. This video highlights online safety, grooming, and the dangers of sextortion, showing why it’s vital to speak up and seek help.

I Am Me Scotland is a national charity that aims to change attitudes and behaviours so that disabled and vulnerable people in Scotland can feel safe. We work directly with communities to develop interactive, engaging, and accessible education resources that aim to help #MakeaDifference.

Resources available cover topics such as disability awareness, bullying and hate crime, alcohol and substance awareness, exploitation and anti-social behaviour. The resources are FREE for all teachers, police officers, and professionals who work with children and young people. There is also a suite of resources available for organisations, parents, carers, and groups.

You can register for access here - Register for Access : I Am Me Scotland Learning Platform

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Part of the You Are Not Alone package (Exploitation Awareness) available from iammescotlandeducation.org.uk.

WARNING: Contains strong language and covers topics like drug use, human trafficking, cuckooing, county lines, commercial sexual exploitation.

Meet Liv and Cole.This video is based on real life and comes in 2 videos. Watch the events unfold and learn what Liv is thinking, and what Cole is thinking. Are they thinking the same? Who's Trapped? Hear how Liv is feeling about what is happening to her. Then, watch part 2, and hear what Cole was thinking at the exact same time.

I Am Me Scotland is a national charity that aims to change attitudes and behaviours so that disabled and vulnerable people in Scotland can feel safe. We work directly with communities to develop interactive, engaging, and accessible education resources that aim to help #MakeaDifference.

Resources available cover topics such as disability awareness, bullying and hate crime, alcohol and substance awareness, exploitation and anti-social behaviour. The resources are FREE for all teachers, police officers, and professionals who work with children and young people. There is also a suite of resources available for organisations, parents, carers, and groups.

You can register for access here - Register for Access : I Am Me Scotland Learning Platform

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Part of the You Are Not Alone package (Exploitation Awareness) available from iammescotlandeducation.org.uk.

WARNING: Contains strong language and covers topics like drug use, human trafficking, cuckooing, county lines, commercial sexual exploitation.

Meet Liv and Cole. This video is based on real life and comes in 2 videos. Watch the events unfold and learn what Liv is thinking, and what Cole is thinking. Are they thinking the same? Who's Trapped? Hear how Liv is feeling about what is happening to her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqFDVG0wmEo

Then, watch part 2, and hear what Cole was thinking at the exact same time.

I Am Me Scotland is a national charity that aims to change attitudes and behaviours so that disabled and vulnerable people in Scotland can feel safe. We work directly with communities to develop interactive, engaging, and accessible education resources that aim to help #MakeaDifference.

Resources available cover topics such as disability awareness, bullying and hate crime, alcohol and substance awareness, exploitation and anti-social behaviour. The resources are FREE for all teachers, police officers, and professionals who work with children and young people. There is also a suite of resources available for organisations, parents, carers, and groups.

You can register for access here - Register for Access : I Am Me Scotland Learning Platform

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Strangulation During Sex in the UK - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

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Strangulation During Sex in the UK - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

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https://ifas.org.uk/strangulation-during-sex-in-the-uk/

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation published a report laying out the findings of the UK’s first in-depth survey of 4,175 individuals aged 16-34, exploring the experiences and perceptions of strangulation during sex.

Overall, over half of all respondents (55%) have either been strangled or strangled someone during sex.

18-20 years old is the most common age respondents reported first starting to strangle others and be strangled.

The youngest age group surveyed was 16-17-year-olds. 43% of 16–17-year-olds who had prior sexual experience (16% of all 16-17-year-olds surveyed) reported having been strangled during sex.

32% of 16-17-year-olds who had prior sexual experiences (12% of all 16-17-year-olds surveyed) reported having strangled others during sex.

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Strangulation During Sex in the UK - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

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The Institute for Addressing Strangulation was established in 2022 following the introduction of new legislation on strangulation and suffocation as a stand-alone offence.

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James Blake enters the virtual world of manhood, aka the manosphere.

From self-improvement coaches to 'red pill' preachers, these influencers and communities promise young men quick answers to all the challenges life throws at them.

James gets a unique insight as he immerses himself in the world of three young men who share their innermost thoughts on why they have turned to male influencers for guidance and instruction. All are seeking to better themselves and to achieve success in different areas of their lives on and offline.

They are at various stages in their lives and grappling with a range of ambitions: Sam, a 16-year-old who’s swapped real-life friends for online brotherhood as he seeks to fulfil his travel and business goals; Shayne, a university graduate from Liverpool, who says he’s using the red pill as a shield from heartbreak; and Jack, from Northern Ireland, working in the building trade and chasing discipline, status and direction.

As James journeys through this world, he reflects on the various reasons for going online and examines his own experiences. He considers how appealing it is to view and share online material and draw conclusions from it. James discovers that what looks like motivation and mentorship can sometimes hide an insidious message – that young men are not good enough and need to behave in a certain way if they are to get status and success.

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James Blake joins three young men to explore why they've turned to the so-called manosphere to achieve success, and how it's influenced their real lives.

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In August, The Young Women's Movement launched their Guide to AI, a co-designed resource with young women aged 16-25.

The full report is below:

https://youngwomenscot.org/guide-to-ai/

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The Young Women’s Movement on Instagram: "🤖 What assumptions do you have about AI and sexual digital forgeries?

In August, we launched our Guide to AI, a co-designed resource with young women aged 16-25. A big thanks to our Young Women Lead 2025 Cohort for their work on the research and on the graphics above. 💚

Further reading on how AI is influencing gender based violence in online spaces:
- Visit the link in our bio to read the Guide to AI
- The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny by @laura_bates__ 
- Why we need to talk about sexual digital forgeries, not ‘deepfake porn’ by Professor @claremcglynn_ 

#GuideToAI #AI #YoungWomenLead"

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77 likes, 0 comments - youngwomenscot on November 10, 2025: "🤖 What assumptions do you have about AI and sexual digital forgeries?

In August, we launched our Guide to AI, a co-designed resource with young women aged 16-25. A big thanks to our Young Women Lead 2025 Cohort for their work on the research and on the graphics above. 💚

Further reading on how AI is influencing gender based violence in online spaces:
- Visit the link in our bio to read the Guide to AI
- The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny by @laura_bates__ 
- Why we need to talk about sexual digital forgeries, not ‘deepfake porn’ by Professor @claremcglynn_ 

#GuideToAI #AI #YoungWomenLead". 

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A collection of resources dedicated to prevention, highlighting best practices and new learning as it becomes available

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A collection of resources dedicated to prevention, highlighting best practices and new learning as it becomes available

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A collection of materials focused on rights-based approaches to addressing violence against women and its impact

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A collection of materials focused on rights-based approaches to addressing violence against women and its impact

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This section offers a blend of e-learning modules, lived experience insights, and online resources focused on children and young people within the context of gender-based violence

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This section offers a blend of e-learning modules, lived experience insights, and online resources focused on children and young people within the context of gender-based violence

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Explore a curated collection of research and tools to strengthen your knowledge about gender based violence

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Explore a curated collection of research and tools to strengthen your knowledge about gender based violence

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This section covers social media type learning i.e. podcasts, youtube, spotify etc

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This section covers social media type learning i.e. podcasts, youtube, spotify etc

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Human Trafficking is happening in Scotland

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Human Trafficking is happening in Scotland

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This Scottish Government campaign aims to make people aware that human trafficking is happening in Scotland. Through generating awareness that this crime is happening, and the forms it takes, it is hoped that more people will come forward to report any concerns they may have. Find out more: www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/scotland

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Human Trafficking is happening in Scotland

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Why the manosphere clicked with young men - a visual deep dive

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Why the manosphere clicked with young men - a visual deep dive

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Money, muscles and anxiety: why the manosphere clicked with young men – a visual deep dive

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The manosphere is known for misogyny, but that’s not the only thing that influencers in this space offer. Young men explain the allure and the problems of the manosphere in their own words

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The cast of the long-running soap explore the issues raised by Joel’s misogyny storyline. On the way, they meet individuals whose lives were turned upside down by the effects of misogyny and discover those who are trying to change the narrative.

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The cast of the long-running soap explore the issues raised by Joel’s misogyny storyline. On the way, they meet individuals whose lives were turned upside down by the effects of misogyny.

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Tony Porter makes a call to men everywhere: Don't "act like a man." Telling powerful stories from his own life, he shows how this mentality, drummed into so many men and boys, can lead men to disrespect, mistreat and abuse women and each other. His solution: Break free of the "man box."

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At TEDWomen, Tony Porter makes a call to men everywhere: Don't "act like a man." Telling powerful stories from his own life, he shows how this mentality, drummed into so many men and boys, can lead men to disrespect, mistreat and abuse women and each other. His solution: Break free of the "man box."

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Violence against women guidance for line managers

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Violence against women guidance for line managers

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Close the Gap work on women's participation in the labour market have developed multiple guidance for line managers on best practice for supporting victim-survivors and sexual harassment.

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Equally Safe at Work is delivered by Close the Gap
Close the Gap SCIO (known as Close the Gap) is a Scottish charity, SC046842

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Your questions answered accurately and without judgement within 24 hours. A safe space for young people age 12 up to & including 25 living in Tayside

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cool2talk is not an emergency service. If you need an immediate response please contact Childline on 0800 1111 or the Samaritans

cool2talk provides a confidential service. When you use the site you do not have to provide personal information that identifies you.

Sometimes, if we're worried about your or someone else's immediate safety, we may need to get you help. If this is the case, we will use your IP address (a number used by your internet provider)and other information that you have provided to
get help to you.

We would like to reassure you that this would only happen if there was immediate risk of harm for you or someone else.

Read more HERE on our safeguarding & child protection procedures.

Please post a question on the site if you want more information

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Cool2Talk - A safe space for young people age 12 and over

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cool2talk is not an emergency service. If you need an immediate response please contact Childline on 0800 1111 or the Samaritans cool2talk provides a confidential service. When you use the site you do not have to provide personal information that identifies you.

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Need Help with Nudes? Think Before You Share Nudes Online

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Need Help with Nudes? Think Before You Share Nudes Online

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The Internet Watch Foundation have launched a Think Before You Share campaign with support resources for teens, resources for parents/carers and educators.

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The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny

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The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny

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The founder of Everyday Sexism Project, Laura Bates explores how the world of AI has enabled young boys and men to create 'perfect' AI chatbots/ girlfriends who are customisable from breast size to personality, all without consent. This inevitably bleeds into the offline world where acceptance of sexualising and harming young girls and women prevails, with consent and boundaries being constantly breached.

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The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates | Waterstones

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Buy The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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A documentary about Grace who lives/d in fear when her colleague stalked and harassed her online and offline. It captures the impact of stalking of Grace and how quickly things can escalate.

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Grace and Daryl are living happily in Watford when a dangerous stalker starts to rip everything apart. No one can help them. They need evidence. So they start to film everything...

Grace and Daryl are living happily in Watford when a dangerous stalker starts to rip everything apart. No one can help them. They need evidence. So they start to film everything...

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The story of a dangerous stalker and the couple who pushed back against all the odds

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Clicks - How to Be Your Best Self Online

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Clicks - How to Be Your Best Self Online

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Natasha Devon's Clicks - How to Be Your Best Self Online is the perfect guide for young people navigating the digital world.

There are three billion people online. Each of those people has their own biases, agendas and issues. It’s little wonder when young people step into the digital world and are bombarded with ‘hot takes’, calls to cancel ‘problematic’ individuals, trolls, fake news and celebrity sales pitches they’re likely to find it overwhelming and confusing.

This book wants to change that. It will teach young people how to:
- See and evaluate all sides of an argument
- Spot fake news
- Explain their ‘take’ persuasively
- Use the internet to campaign for a fairer world
- Get the most out of their online role models
- Show allyship to marginalised groups

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Clicks - How to Be Your Best Self Online by Natasha Devon | Waterstones

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Buy Clicks - How to Be Your Best Self Online by Natasha Devon from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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The Smartphone Solution by Dr Martha Deiros Collado 

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The Smartphone Solution by Dr Martha Deiros Collado 

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The smartphone dilemma: it’s on every parent’s mind. When should I let my child have a phone? What are the risks and how can I protect them? How can I encourage and nurture healthy digital habits? In The Smartphone Solution, highly respected child-and-family clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado provides the answers so you can:

determine the right age to give your child a phone

answer the questions they may have and turn these conversations into moments that build connection

distinguish the real risks and benefits of smartphones from the misinformation

teach yourself and older siblings to model healthy phone habits

navigate online safety, digital footprints, consent and family tech boundaries

sign the Family Phone Pledge and build a supportive community with like-minded parents.

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Advice for parents or carers of children who are being sexually extorted or ‘sextorted’

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Advice for parents or carers of children who are being sexually extorted or ‘sextorted’

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Sextortion happens when an individual manipulates, coerces, or threatens a child into providing sexually explicit images or videos, and then uses these materials to extort or exploit them further. Discovering that your child has fallen victim to such a distressing crime can be devastating, but it's crucial to respond swiftly, empathetically, and effectively.

Our analysts at the IWF are receiving increasing reports of this type of crime. Sometimes the blackmailer shows the victim a compilation of images which includes the original nude or intimate image which was first shared, plus the victim's social media accounts, friends and family lists, as well as falsely accusing the victim of crimes that they haven't committed.

This guide aims to empower parents by providing essential steps and insights on how to handle the traumatic situation of child sextortion. By understanding the nature of the crime and taking prompt action, you can support your child and work towards mitigating the potential harm caused.

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Advice for parents of children who are being 'sextorted' online

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Advice and guidance for parents, carers or guardians about what you can do if a child is a victim of blackmail or 'sextortion' online.