2020 News and opinion

25 AUGUST 2020

New report shows teenagers at heightened risk of some types of abuse offences compared to younger children

Our new report has looked at the scale of abuse against teenagers, and highlights their heightened risk of experiencing physical and sexual abuse offences compared with younger children.

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10 AUGUST 2020

Child sexual offences jump 57% in 5 years

New figures recorded more than 73,500 child sex offences recorded by UK police in 2019/20. We're calling the Government to publish its Child Sexual Abuse Strategy that puts victims and prevention at its core

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10 JULY 2020

New dedicated helpline to support gymnasts with concerns of child abuse

We’ve joined forces with the British Athletes Commission to provide free, confidential support and guidance to anyone involved with gymnastics who has safeguarding concerns.

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10 JULY 2020

Record numbers contact the NSPCC with concerns during lockdown

We call on government to explain in detail how they will support children’s physical and mental recovery from abuse and trauma suffered during lockdown.

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03 JULY 2020

We’re calling on government to make it illegal for all adults to have sexual activity with children in their care

We are submitting a new petition to the Ministry of Justice to make it illegal for all adults to engage in sexual activity with any young person under 18 in their care.

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10 JUNE 2020

Calls about domestic abuse highest on record following lockdown increase

We're calling ministers to amend the Domestic Abuse Bill to recognise how violence and coercive control can affect children.

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29 MAY 2020

Online child grooming offences pass 10,000

We are urging the Prime Minister to get social media regulation done as online child grooming offences pass 10,000

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28 MAY 2020

Almost 7,000 Childline counselling sessions with children about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

New data reveal Childline has delivered almost 7,000 Childline counselling sessions with children about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak since the start of January

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14 MAY 2020

Child abuse could go unreported during lockdown despite increased risks

New survey reveals over a quarter of adults are unsure where to go for help during the coronavirus crisis.

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