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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:

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Life after sentence

by Meg18 on Thu September 18, 2025 11:51pm

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Second Milestone

by Dad in Limbo on Wed September 17, 2025 3:34pm

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by Starr
Wed September 17, 2025 11:48pm

Youth Justice Legal Centre - Webinar that may be of interest.

by Alison20 on Wed September 17, 2025 4:22pm

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What to tell siblings

by Crushed on Sat August 30, 2025 10:15am

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by Lucy from Stop it Now!
Mon September 8, 2025 10:20am

What if its not just a one off

by Heartsinpieces on Mon June 16, 2025 10:19am

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by swimmer
Thu August 28, 2025 8:51pm

First milestone

by Dad in Limbo on Mon August 25, 2025 10:12pm

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by Dad in Limbo
Tue August 26, 2025 11:47pm

Age of iioc

by Crushed on Sun August 24, 2025 12:51pm

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by Sunshine&Rainbows
Mon August 25, 2025 9:01pm

GCSE results bittersweet

by Crushed on Thu August 21, 2025 7:08pm

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by Ajustcopingparent
Sun August 24, 2025 9:32pm

30th July will mark a year since this nightmare began

by Ajustcopingparent on Sun July 27, 2025 11:29pm

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by Crushed
Wed August 20, 2025 11:35pm

Dangers for children online

by Ajustcopingparent on Wed August 13, 2025 4:54pm

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by 26a20
Thu August 14, 2025 11:16pm

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