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Useful organisations

There are many organisations who can provide support and advice:

  • South Yorkshire Police: 0114 220 2020
  • Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
  • NSPCC Helpline: 0800 800 500
  • Children's Social Care, Sheffield: 0114 273 4855
  • Internet Watch Hotline: 0845 600 8844

 

  • Childline: for advice and support to children and young people. Phone: 0800 1111
  • Internet Watch Foundation: the UK website for reporting illegal internet content
  • NSPCC: information for parents and children/young people on the dangers of surfing the net. Phone 0808 800 5000 
  • CEOP: advice and information from the National Crime Agency's CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) Command
  • Kidscape: a children's charity that gives practical advice to young people about bullying and keeping safe
  • The Samaritans: confidential helpline for young people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone 08457 90 90 90
  • Youth Access: this organisation will put you in touch with local services that offer information, advice and counselling. Phone 020 8772 9900
  • You can report a crime online with South Yorkshire Police by clicking here

Links to useful websites:

  • Marie Collins Foundation - Supports children, young people and families affected by technology-assisted child sexual abuse and provides advice, guidance and recovery support
  • TALK - A practical guide from the Internet Watch Foundation to help parents and carers understand online sexual abuse risks and support children to stay safe online
  • YoungMinds - Mental health advice and emotional support resources for young people and parents
  • Parent Zone - Support and information to help parents navigate children’s digital lives and emerging technologies with specific guidance on AI
  • NSPCC - Practical advice for parents and carers on keeping children safe online, talking about difficult topics and getting support
  • Internet Watch Foundation Professional Guides: Understanding and Responding to AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
  • CEOP Education - part of the National Crime Agency who run an education programme which aims to reduce the vulnerability of children and young people to online sexual abuse