Online Safety

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For Stalking please click here

 

Internet Matters.org
https://www.internetmatters.org/
Helping parents and those caring for children to keep them safe in the digital world. Practical information for all types of digital devices.

ChildLine
http://www.childline.org.uk
ChildLine provide support and counselling for anyone up to the age of 18. ChildLine can discuss anything of concern.
Helpline: 0800 11 11 (lines open 24 hours everyday)
1-2-1 chat (24 hours everyday)

The Cybersmile Foundation
http://www.cybersmile.org/
Support for anyone affected by any form of online bullying or hate campaign.
Email: help@cybersmile.org

eCRIME Action
http://www.ecrime-action.co.uk/
Website with advice and practical information on cyber bullying, trolling, mobbing and all forms of on-line crime for adults and children alike.

Age Restrictions on Social Media 
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/is-my-child-ready-for-social-media
Information on age limits and the reasons for them on social media.

Sextortion (webcam blackmail)
https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/kidnap-and-extortion/sextortion-webcam-blackmail
Information and advice from the National Crime Agency for anyone affected by sextortion.

Revenge Porn Helpline
http://www.revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
Support for anyone affected by sexually explicit material being posted online without their consent.
Helpline : 0345 6000 459 (Lines open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm )
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk

Nuisance Calls – CAB
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/phone-internet-downloads-or-tv/stop-getting-nuisance-calls-and-texts/ 
Information on how to stop nuisance calls and texts. Plus a tool for reporting the calls and texts to the correct authority.

ICO – Information Commissioners Office
https://ico.org.uk/
Information on nuisance calls and how to stop them. Information on data protection and how your personal information is handled.

UK Safer Internet Centre
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
E-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.
Helpline: For those working with young people 0344 381 4772 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/young-people
Information for young people 3-11, 11 -19on enjoying the internet and staying safe.

IWF – Internet Watch Foundation
https://www.iwf.org.uk/
The place to report criminal online content, including child sexual abuse content from anywhere in the world and obscene adult content.

Think U Know
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Online information about staying safe online, includes advice for both children and adults, or visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/clickceop

Get Safe Online
https://www.getsafeonline.org/
Expert advice for adults, children and parents on protecting your computer, phone, tablet and much more.

Action Fraud
http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
Action Fraud is a reporting centre for anyone who has been affected. They also provide information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime.
Report line: 0300 123 2040 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm)

Suzy Lamplugh Trust
https://www.suzylamplugh.org 
Information on staying safe and managing risks in any situation, including stalking.

Childnet International
http://www.childnet.com/
Online information for children and young people about smart surfing and keeping your identity private.

Supportline
https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/cyber-bulling/
Supportline provides telephone support for any problems including bullying and cyber-bullying.
Helpline: 01708 765 200 (lines open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6pm – 8pm)
Email: info@supportline.org.uk

Samaritans 
http://www.samaritans.org
Samaritans are available to listen to anyone who is distressed.
Helpline: 116 123 (lines open 24 hours) This new number is free and does not appear on phone bills
Email: jo@samaritans.org