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Helplines and services to deal with inappropriate content

If you need more support to help your child deal with seeing inappropriate content, there are lots of places to go for more help and advice. See our list of useful resources for further support.

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Useful resources

If you would like to speak to someone to get help, there are a few organisations that can offer one to one support or more advice.

  • NSPCC – Tips on how to start the conversation to help your child stay safe
  • CEOP – Report inappropriate content to protect children from abuse
  • IWF – Report child sexual images to IWF
  • ThinkUKnow – Practical advice to keep kids safe from adult content
  • YoungMinds – Speak to trained advisers to support your child
  • Parents Protect! – Call helpline for one-to-one support – 0808 1000 900

If your child cannot talk to you about their concerns, advise them to use these services to talk or connect with a trained counsellor to help them deal with their issue.

  • ChildLine – For any worries a child may have
  • KOOTH.com – Online qualified counsellors for children
  • The Mix – Support service for young people under 25
  • Papyrus – Confidential advice for suicidal feelings
  • Samaritans – 24 hour helpline for those struggling to cope

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Should your child need extra support, counselling or mentoring to cope with a bullying issue then these organisations may be able to provide advice and services.