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Protecting Children

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Total Children Supported
5M+

Every child should feel safe from harm

Whether in the home, at school, online or in the local community, we support children and young people who have been abused and help them feel safe again.

And we reach out to children at risk of harm, giving them the long-term support they need.

  • Fight against child sexual abuse
  • Fight against children trafficking
  • Advocacy

Child sexual abuse

We support thousands of children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse. We make them safe and help them recover.

What is child sexual abuse?

It involves forcing or persuading a child or young person to take part in sexual activities, whether or not the child is aware of what is happening. This includes acts that involve physical contact such as:

  • Assault by penetration
  • Non-penetrative acts (e.g. masturbation, kissing, rubbing and touching)

 It also includes:

  • Involving children in looking at (or making) sexual images
  • Watching sexual acts
  • Encouraging children to behave in sexually inappropriate ways
  • Grooming a child (including via the internet)