Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command

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CEOP is a law enforcement agency and is here to keep children and young people safe from sexual exploitation and abuse. Please complete the below to start your report to one of CEOP’s Child Protection Advisors.

I am

Under 18 years old A parent / guardian A professional working with children or young people

I am worried about something that has happened to

myself another young person

Are you contacting CEOP about something sexual that has happened to another young person online?

Yes No

CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual harm and grooming online. CEOP do not respond to reports about online bullying, fake accounts or account hacking. But there are people who can help you:

If you are worried you can talk to Childline. They can help you 24 hours a day by calling them free on 0800 1111 or visiting them online by clicking the link below.
There are lots of trusted adults who are always there to keep you safe, this could be a parent / carer, teacher, other family member or someone else you can trust.
If you feel you are in danger and need help straight away, please call the police on 999.

Need someone to talk to?

If you are not ready to make a report to CEOP you can speak to Childline anonymously

Visit Childline

I am worried about something that has happened to

my child another child

Have you reported the incident to the police (at a police station or through 999 or 101) and/or children’s social care?

Yes No

If you have already reported your concern to the Police and/or Childrens Social Care, you do not need to make a report to CEOP.

If you want to discuss your concern or seek advice right now, you can call the NSPCC helpline for parents and professionals at any time on 0808 800 5000, or visit their website.

For more information relating to keeping your child safe online and supporting them if something has happened to them online, you can visit our CEOP Education website for parents and carers.

I am worried about something that has happened to

a child

Have you already reported to a statutory service such as police or children’s social care?

Yes No

If you have already reported your concern to the Police and/or Childrens Social Care, you do not need to make a report to CEOP.

If you want to discuss your concern or seek advice right now, you can call the NSPCC helpline for parents and professionals at any time on 0808 800 5000, or visit their website.

For further information and advice, the CEOP Education programme provides resources, training and support for professionals who work directly with children and young people to help protect them from online child sexual abuse.