PURELY FOR PARENTS
The internet is integral to the lives of children of all ages. It opens up new opportunities and is now an essential part of their every day world whether they are using it for homework, to talk and share materials with their friends or for a multitude of other uses that are legitimate and beneficial in so many ways.
But where children go then child sex offenders will follow – whether in the real or virtual world – and this section of the website is for you as a parent, guardian or carer to work through and understand more about what your child is doing online.
It explains different terminology, explores some of the specific dangers that children could face and provides practical advice and guidance that should make the online experience safer for all.
You can also discover and download specially designed short leaflets that can be stored easy at hand for future reference as well as other tools that will help you catch up with your child's understanding of the internet.
There is also the opportunity for you to register for monthly email updates that will provide you with information on new and emerging technologies and tips on how to keep your family safe whilst online.
Before you leave this section of the website, it is vital that you understand that this information is brought to you by the organisation that is UK's focus for tackling the sexual abuse of children – the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. We are part of the UK police and at the top of this page and all other pages on this site you will see a "Report Abuse" button. This is the real teeth of this site. Click on it and you or your child can make a direct report to us – the police – about an instance of inappropriate contact that you may encounter.
This is your virtual police station and we strongly recommend that you understand it, use it and make your child – if appropriate – aware of it. Take this step and help us make the internet a safer place for everyone.