Staying Safe Online

Reporting child abuse content

Sometimes you might stumble on harmful content online, such as images or videos of child abuse*, and not be sure what to do. The important thing is to make sure you report it. 

* We use the term child sexual abuse to reflect the gravity of the images and videos. Child pornography is not an acceptable description -  a child cannot consent to their own abuse.

How to report

If you accidentally see sexual images, videos or other content of someone you think might be under 18, you can report it quickly, easily and anonymously to the Internet Watch Foundation. Reports are confidential and only require the URL of the content.

With your help, content can be removed in as little as one hour once they respond to your report. 

If you are worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you or a child you know online, you can make a report to CEOP, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection command, which is part of the National Crime Agency. The CEOP website has more information and advice on reporting these concerns.

Last Modified: 17/10/2020 23:13:14