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Families impacted by a child/young person's online sexual behaviour

A supportive space for parents, carers, and family members of children or young people (under 21, or under 24 with learning disabilities) who have got into trouble for their online sexual behaviour.  
 
If your post relates to an adult rather than a young person, the Forum team may decide move it to a more appropriate topic folder on the forum. This helps ensure you receive the most relevant support for your situation and allows this space to remain focused on the needs of those impacted by a young person’s online sexual behaviour. 


We know that some forum users are going through a lot of trauma and stress. Please be aware that some people will find certain posts upsetting.

If you need support, please contact our confidential Stop It Now helpline:

  • Call 0808 1000 900: Monday to Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday 9am to 5pm
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Pinned: Welcome to our new topic folder “Impacted by a young person’s online sexual behaviour”

by Lucy from Stop it Now! on Thu April 10, 2025 4:06pm

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by BewilderedMum
Tue May 6, 2025 8:50pm

How do l put into words ?

by Dad in Limbo on Fri June 6, 2025 9:00am

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by Dad in Limbo
Wed June 11, 2025 11:46pm

How did we get here!

by Ajustcopingparent on Fri June 6, 2025 10:20pm

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by Ajustcopingparent
Sun June 8, 2025 6:23pm

Info from Youth Justic Legal Centre re if charged and turning 18

by Ajustcopingparent on Thu June 5, 2025 9:42am

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14 months later

by Justdontknow on Fri May 2, 2025 3:09pm

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by Justdontknow
Wed May 21, 2025 3:49pm

Satisfaction Survey May 2025

by Lucy from Stop it Now! on Wed May 21, 2025 11:31am

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Guardian Article - Young People and the Internet Study

by Alison20 on Tue May 20, 2025 1:11pm

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by SoTired
Tue May 20, 2025 9:58pm

Feel like i should be doing more but it's hard?

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Sun May 18, 2025 2:31pm

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by Absolutely heartbroken...
Sun May 18, 2025 9:55pm

Children should be dealt with differently

by Ajustcopingparent on Sun May 11, 2025 8:02am

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by Alison20
Fri May 16, 2025 9:17pm

Should they just carry on as normal untill charges

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Sun May 11, 2025 10:21am

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by Crushed
Tue May 13, 2025 1:23pm

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