Organisations to support children and parents
If your child experiences online grooming or sexual harm, there are many places to go for more help and advice.
See our list of useful resources for further support.
Find out more about online grooming and how to protect your child with the organisations and resources below.
Online grooming often involves social media. Here you can find information about safety advice offered on social media apps and platforms your child or teen might use.
Some children are at greater risk of online grooming and sexual exploitation. Vulnerable children might include those in care, neurodivergent children and those facing financial hardships.
The below charities specifically work with vulnerable children at risk of sexual exploitation online and offline. They offer support and advice to families and professionals.
Your child might find it helpful to talk through their worries with a counsellor from organisations that have experience dealing with issues around online grooming.
Below are a number of services accessible by phone, email, message boards and online chat. Additionally, if your child is a victim of online grooming and needs help reporting or processing the incident, these resources can help.
Find the right helpline or service below to support them.
Should your child need support, counseling, or mentoring to cope with online grooming then these organisations may be able to provide advice and services.
A nationwide counselling directory service to find the one that’s right for your child’s needs
