The report also reveals 300 children a year contact Childline about sexual abuse involving rape, incest and being forced to ...

SAFER Internet Day will take place on Tuesday. The EU-wide initiative promotes a safer internet for all users, especially young people. Ahead of that, the charity ISPCC has developed a digital ad ...

Figures provided to the NSPCC by 44 police forces across the UK, show that 7,263 Sexual Communication with a Child offences were recorded ...

The NSPCC has called for urgent action as the latest data shows that online grooming crimes in the region have risen by 20%. Figures provided by police forces across the North East and Cumbria show ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A sharp jump in calls to a helpline about online sexual abuse has sparked an appeal for parents to discuss internet safety with children receiving smartphones, games consoles and tablet computers this ...

Thousands of children in schools across North Yorkshire are taking part in a new campaign run by the NSPCC with local partners to help young people understand appropriate and inappropriate behaviour ...

The NSPCC described the figures, which show an almost doubling of such crimes over the past eight years, as "deeply alarming" ...

THE NSPCC has been a vocal supporter of more robust online safety laws, and data released in the last few days shows just how important they are.

The ISPCC says 300 children a year make contact about sexual abuse, involving rape, incest and being forced to watch or perform sexual acts, as it launches its Christmas appeal ...

A new report from Childline reveals 14 children a week have reached out to them about sexual abuse. The report also reveals 300 children a year contact Childline about sexual abuse involving rape, ...