Research: The Faithfull Papers

Confidential support to prevent child sexual abuse: A review of the first 12 months of live chat on the Stop It Now UK and Ireland helpline

We launched a live chat service in September 2020, so that people could get support in a way that suited them.

Confidential support to prevent child sexual abuse: A review of the first 12 months of live chat on the Stop It Now UK and Ireland helpline

We launched a live chat service in September 2020, so that people could get support in a way that suited them. We helped people through nearly 900 chats and found the service to be favoured by people aged 21 and younger and people who haven’t been arrested – key groups to reach with support.

Published: 12 September 2024

Technological interventions can deter people online from causing harm to children. From simple warning messages to behaviour-challenging chatbots, we are working on a range of initiatives to make life online safer for young

Published: 30 May 2024

Opinions about legal adult pornography are often polarised. Some people claim it is a self-centred activity that impairs sexuality with a partner and fosters unhealthy sexual attitudes. Others say it is a modern way of expressing sexuality.

Published: 27 March 2024

The sexual abuse of children has a devastating impact on them and their families. To protect children, we must intervene with parents. At the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, one of our growing areas of work is in the delivery of assessments of ability to protect, and protective parenting interventions.

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