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Sextortion cases are on the rise as criminals target younger children, warns the Internet Watch Foundation
Children as young as 11, as well as more girls, are now being targeted in an increasing number of sexual…
IWF declares most extreme year on record at #BehindTheScreens Annual Report launch
The Internet Watch Foundation, found more child sexual abuse imagery in 2023 than any previous year.
New interactive learning resource from Childnet looking at reliability online
We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new, interactive and gamified resource helping young people to decide…
Sextortion report of boys increase as IWF announces record amount of cases
The Internet Watch Foundation has reported a heartbreaking eightfold increase in the number of sextortion cases.
IWF Hotline removes record amount of child sexual abuse depicting under 10s
Younger children are increasingly being groomed and coerced by predators into performing sexually online, warns the global hotline IWF.
Safer Internet Day 2024 films launched!
We are pleased to introduce our exclusive lineup of short films crafted for Safer Internet Day 2024, catering to children…
Free Safer Internet Day 2024 Education Resources now live
With under three months to go until Safer Internet Day on 6th February 2024 – the official resources of the…
Global collaboration needed as thousands of AI-generated child sexual abuse images emerge depicting the worst kinds of abuse
The IWF has published its latest report on the proliferation of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, following a month-long investigation.
IWF analysts report rise in sexual extortion cases of boys
IWF experts have reported a steep increase in reports of children being blackmailed to share sexual images of themselves by…
Take part in the Childnet Film Competition 2023
A fantastic opportunity for your learners to develop their media expertise through the lens of online safety
New resources launched to help support young people with SEND to Thrive Online
Free resources are designed to empower young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
A deep dive into our resources: 14-18 years edition
A deep dive into our resources for 14-18 years.