The NSPCC website contains a range of information explaining child abuse and how you can help keep children safe.
Keeping Children Safe Online
For information on how to keep children safe online Wiltshire Safeguarding website has information and useful links. The website Thinkuknow has age appropriate information for age groups.
The following websites also contain further information to keep children safe online:
- www.internetmatters.org
- https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
- nationalonlinesafety.com
A leaflet for parents regarding sexual abuse online and how you can help your child is available here.
Child Sexual Exploitation
For specific information on child sexual exploitation please visit the Wiltshire Safeguarding website here.
For more information about child sexual exploitation the PACE website has a range of information and resources.
CEOP
CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency and is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people.
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing
The Wiltshire Safeguarding website has information for parents on how to support their children if they are sad, stressed or lonely. Lots of information and support can also be found on Banardos Wiltshire Healthy Minds website.
Domestic Abuse advice can be found at the Wiltshire Safeguarding website.
Wiltshire have produced a leaflet for parents on how to keep children safe. Keeping Your Children Safe