Here’s a list of online resources where you can find help if you come across anything that upsets or worries you or someone you care for. There are may types of harmful content you might come across.
If you are aged 18 or under:
Barnardos, https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
Childline, https://www.childline.org.uk/
Thinkuknow, https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
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If you are concerned about your child’s internet safety:
Childnet, https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
Internet Matters, https://www.internetmatters.org
NSPCC, https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Parent Zone, https://parentzone.org.uk/
SWGfl, https://swgfl.org.uk/
UK Safer Internet Centre, https://saferinternet.org.uk/
Sharon Selby has a website withhelpful information and guidance on a range of mental well-being, including online safety: https://sharonselby.com/parenting/will-you-be-my-friend-internet-safety-for-your-child-or-youth/
Keeping yourself safe online:
Stop Online Abuse, https://www.stoponlineabuse.org.uk/
UK Council for Internet Safety, https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-council-for-internet-safety
Support and advice:
7 Cups, https://www.7cups.com/
Citizens Advice, https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Samaritans, https://www.samaritans.org/
Kooth, https://www.kooth.com/
Mind, https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/