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If you want to ask a question or talk through any issues or concerns, call the Stop it Now! confidential, freephone helpline on 0808 1000 900.
The helpline is available from 9am-9pm Monday to Thursday and 9am-5pm Fridays. Alternatively you can contact us for help and advice via email at this address: help@stopitnow.org.uk, with a response in 48 hours.
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What people say about our resources -
"These leaflets are really informative for parents/careers and what you can say to children about this subject"
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What's the problem?This is a guide for parents of children and young people who have got into trouble online. It is designed to answer some of the immediate questions you may have after learning that something is happening, or has happened, in your child's online life. When ordering, please quote item code PP07 (A4) |
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Parents Protect!
This Leaflet details some of the key points made on the Parents Protect! website.
It gives advice around what we should all be thinking about and encourages people to find out more. You can also use the front page as a poster - at your workplace, community venue or school.
When ordering please quote item code PP06 (A5) |
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SMART rules for adults to share with children
To help a child learn any set of rules it is important to go through them and explain why you want the child to remember them. There is no ‘one-size-fits’ all but these SMART rules offer some suggestions about ways to communicate positively with children.
When ordering please quote item code PP04 (Postcard) |
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SMART rules for adults to share with each other
Child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation is something we would rather not think or talk about - but the best way of protecting children is for adults to do just that! This postcard details some SMART rules for parents and carers to share with each other.
When ordering please quote item code PP03 (Postcard) |
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NEW - Family Safety PlanCreate a family safety plan to keep children safe. |
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Helping you protect children and young people from sexual exploitation
As adults there is much we can do to protect our children from sexual abuse and exploitation. This leaflet will help protective adults recognise some of the risks and vulnerabilities children face as they grow up as well as decide what they can do to help protect them
When ordering please quote item code PP05 (A5) |
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Traffic Light Tools for recognising worrying sexual behaviour in children and young people - for parents and carers
These leaflets are designed to help give adults guidance and information to help understand more about the difference between healthy and developmentally expected sexual exploration and play, in children of specific ages, and behaviour that is not appropriate and can cause harm to others or increase a child’s vulnerability.
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Helping you understand the sexual development of children under the age of 5
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Knowing how to recognise and respond to age appropriate behaviours in children under the age of 5 helps to support
the development of healthy sexual behaviour and protect children from harm or abuse. When ordering please quote item code PP02 (A4) |
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Helping you understand the sexual development of children between 5-11
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Knowing how to recognise and respond to age appropriate behaviours in children between the ages of 5-11 helps to support the development of healthy sexual behaviour and protect children from harm or abuse
When ordering please quote item code PP01 (A4) |
Traffic Light Tools for Professionals
The above traffic light tool materials are designed for parents, carers and other protective adults. For materials designed for use with, and by, professionals please see Brook: https://www.brook.org.uk/our-work/category/sexual-behaviours-traffic-light-tool
Stop it Now! Publications
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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Download booklet PDF (2.8MB)
This leaflet introduces the Stop it Now! UK & Ireland project. What it is, why we need it and what Stop it Now! is doing to prevent child sexual abuse.
When ordering please quote item code Stop01 |
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What we all Need to Know to Protect Our Children
Download booklet PDF (1.6MB)
Child sexual abuse happens in secret and most victims do not tell. The abuser is usually a family friend, neighbour, a member of the child's family or someone working with children: he or she may be someone we know and love. This leaflet aims to provide the information needed to recognise the warning signs of abuse in both adults and children and to build the confidence to do something about it. Plain English Campaign award winner December 2003.
When ordering please quote item code Stop02 |
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Child's Play? preventing abuse among children & young people
Download booklet PDF (4.6MB)
This leaflet is for everyone involved in bringing up children. It explains that some children engage in harmful sexual behaviour that involves other children and young people; some of which can be abusive. It provides information about how we can recognise the warning signs and the action we can take to prevent it. When ordering please quote item code Stop03 |
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The Internet and Children - What's the Problem
Download booklet PDF (3.1MB) This leaflet encourages people to question their use of technology including the Internet, and to seek advice regarding safe and appropriate use. It provides the information needed to recognise the tell-tale signs that someone may be using technology in sexually inappropriate or harmful ways and enables people to build up confidence to do something about it. It also gives tips about how to help children remain safe whilst using the Internet. When ordering please quote item code Stop04 |
Internet safety handouts
Two handouts on internet safety for primary school aged children, young people 11+ and parents and carers.
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Internet safety for primary school aged children and young people aged 11+
This downloadable leaflet gives primary school aged children and young people aged 11+ information about some helpful websites to help them keep themselves safe online.
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Internet safety for parents and carersThis downloadable leaflet gives parents and carers useful information about risks to children associated with internet enabled devices including: sexting, online gaming, cyberbullying, grooming and social media including signposting to other resources and information. |
Awareness raising materials
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Don't Turn Your back
A variety of publicity and awareness raising materials are available including posters, postcards and business cards.
Poster text reads: The thought that someone you know or love may be sexually abusing a child is one of the hardest things to face. But it is better to talk over the situation with someone than to discover later that you were right to be worried. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children ring the Stop it Now! Freephone helpline for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code Post01a (A4) or Post01b (A3) |
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Lost for Words Poster
Poster text reads: The thought that someone you know or love may be sexually abusing a child is one of the hardest things to face. But it is better to talk over the situation with someone than to discover later that you were right to be worried. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children ring the Stop it Now! Freephone helpline for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code Post02a (A4) or Post02b (A3) |
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Lost for Words Poster
Poster text reads: The thought that someone you know or love may be sexually abusing a child is one of the hardest things to face. But it is better to talk over the situation with someone than to discover later that you were right to be worried. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children ring the Stop it Now! Freephone helpline for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code Post03a (A4) or Post03b (A3) |
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See No Evil Hear No Evil
Poster text reads: Child sexual abusers may be a child's father, step-parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle. In many cases, family members and friends suspect that something is wrong but are unsure or lack the confidence to take action. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children, ring the Stop it Now! Freephone helpline for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code Post11a (A4) or Post11b (A3) |
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No Sex Please We’re Children
Poster text reads: Childhood should be a time of excitement when children can discover the world and develop at their own pace. Sadly, too many are denied this opportunity because they are sexually abused. In most cases the abuser is someone the child knows and trusts, maybe a parent, baby-sitter or neighbour. But something can be done - it is the responsibility of all adults to prevent sexual abuse by recognising the signs of abusive behaviour at an early stage and taking action to protect children. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children ring the Stop it Now! Freephone helpline for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code Post04a (A4) or Post04b (A3) |
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Just Good Friends?
Poster text reads: Of course children and young people need the opportunity to explore and develop sexually throughout their childhood. However they also need help in setting boundaries when relating to their brothers, sisters, cousins and friends. What appears to be a safe and mutual activity may in fact be harmful. If you are concerned that a child's behaviour may be inappropriate or abusive, or you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children, ring the Stop it Now! Freephone helpline for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code Post05a (A4) or Post05b (A3) |
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Helpline number card
Small laminated card (credit card size) with helpline and website details.
When ordering please quote item code: stopcard |
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Most victims of child sexual abuse can't ask for help.
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1 in 6 children are sexually abused. 75% don't tell.
Poster text reads: Most children don't talk about sexual abuse. So we have to. If you're worried about someone's behaviour with a child or use of illegal websites, the sooner you act the sooner you stop the damage. Call us confidentially for help or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk
When ordering please quote item code Post07 (A4) |
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Worried a child is being sexually abused? It helps to talk.
Poster text reads: We know it is hard to talk about child sexual abuse. But 1 in 6 children are victims and it won't stop unless we find a way. If you're concerned about your own, or someone else's behaviour with a child or use of illegal websites, call us confidentiality for help or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk
When ordering please quote item code Post08 (A4) |
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Worried a child is being sexually abused? There is someone you can talk to.
Poster text reads: We know it is hard to talk about child sexual abuse. But 1 in 6 children are victims and it won't stop unless we find a way. If you're concerned about your own, or someone else's behaviour with a child or use of illegal websites, call us confidentiality for help or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk
When ordering please quote item code Post09 (A4) |
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A third of sexually abused children are keeping a family secret.Poster text reads: Most children don’t talk about sexual abuse. So we have to. If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s behaviour with a child, or use of illegal websites, the sooner you act the sooner you stop the damage. Call us confidentially for help or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk When ordering please quote item code Post10 (A4)
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Simple conversations to keep your child safe from abuse.The NSPCC has developed a guide for parents and carers to use with children to help keep them safe. The Underwear Rule teaches children that their body belongs to them, they have a right to say no, and that they should tell an adult if they’re upset or worried. Download - the guide for adults.
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Learn the underwear rule.The NSPCC has developed a guide for parents and carers to use with children to help keep them safe. The Underwear Rule teaches children that their body belongs to them, they have a right to say no, and that they should tell an adult if they’re upset or worried. Download – the guide for adults to use with children. |
Books to share with children
We have compiled a list of books for parents to share with their children.