Stop It Now

Stop It Now give anonymous support and advice to anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse, whether this is your own or someone else’s behaviour. Their helpline is a safe space for callers to talk about their concerns and questions. Their advisors will listen to your situation and give guidance, support and advice tailored to what you need.

Call 0808 1000900 or visit their website here: https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/

Their Inform Programme supports partners, ex-partners, relatives and friends of anyone who has been arrested, cautioned or convicted for internet offences involving indecent images of children or sexual communication with children.

To discuss the course and availability, please call the confidential Stop It Now helpline (0808 1000 900). The Inform Course consists of:

• 5 sessions up to two and a half hours each

• between 4 and 6 participants in a group. It might be possible for us to deliver a programme on a one-to-one basis, or to adjust the material to suit a person’s individual needs

• run by specialist and experienced staff, and provides information about all aspects of online sexual offending

More details here: https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/concerned-about-the-behaviour-of-another-adult/inform-for-families-of-people-who-have-offended-online/

Stop It Now also have an online Friends and Family Forum, the forum is a supportive space for those affected by the online sexual offending of someone they know. You may have many questions about the future and feel a mix of emotions—anger, sadness, betrayal, confusion—while still caring for the person involved. Here, you can share experiences, ask questions, and find support from others in similar situations. Details can be found here: https://get-help.stopitnow.org.uk/