Report Remove doesn't question how or why images or videos came to exist – it simply takes action to remove them.
Every child’s situation is different, and it’s important that they know they’re never being judged or blamed for creating this content. The circumstances behind a young person sharing images with someone can vary – some may have sent it privately to someone they trust, while others may have been coerced or groomed into sending images and videos of themselves.
Whatever reason a young person has for sending images or videos to someone, having them then shared publicly online without consent is a shocking and traumatising experience, that can destroy their mental health and self-esteem.
That’s why we must always be there to remove these private images and videos from the public internet as soon as possible. Before they cause more devastation, fear and distress for the young people in them.
Thank you for sharing Report Remove with me. I sent a sexual video over messenger then they started blackmailing me saying they were going to release it. I couldn’t cope if other people saw it. I spoke to my parents, and they said I should block them, make a CEOP report and speak to Childline. We didn’t know what to do if they did really post it so knowing about Report Remove is really helpful.
How Report Remove works
Report Remove puts children and their needs first. It’s designed to be easy for young people to use, and keeps them thoroughly informed and supported throughout.
Children are asked to provide ID, to help prove that they’re underage and content is illegal. However, this is not essential.
Although this also isn’t essential, creating a Childline account helps to support and safeguard children.
IWF let Childline know if they are able to remove the image or video within a day. Childline then relay this to the young person, while offering extra support. Nobody at Childline ever sees the content.
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DISCLAIMER
*The quote is based on real Childline service users but is not necessarily a direct quote. Potentially identifying details have been changed to protect the identity of the child or young person involved. All photographs have been posed by models.
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