Resources
If your child is affected by online grooming, there are lots of places to go for more help and advice. See our list of useful resources for further support.
If your child is affected by online grooming, there are lots of places to go for more help and advice. See our list of useful resources for further support.
If you want to find out more about how to help protect your child and educate them about online grooming, these resources will be useful:
It may be helpful for your child to talk through their worries with a trained counsellor from organisations that have experience dealing with issues around online grooming. There are a number of free services that can be accessed by phone, email, and online chat.
Online grooming will typically involve social media. Here you can find information about social network sites and apps and the safety advice offered by each of the main social media providers for children and parents.
Here are charities that specifically work with vulnerable children who are at risk of sexual exploitation online and offline. They offer support and advice to families and professionals.
Should your child need support, counseling, or mentoring to cope with online grooming then these organisations may be able to provide advice and services.
Get advice from organisations who have done research and created relevant reports to inform their actions. See recent documents below.