Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP)

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CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency and is dedicated to
tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people.

Children and Young People

CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being
pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind.
This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real
world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice
on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will
happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety
Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP
button.

If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has
worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to
Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.

Adult Stakeholders

CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency and is dedicated to
tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people.
CEOP helps children and young people under the age of 18 who have
been forced or manipulated into taking part, or are being pressured to
take part, in sexual activity of any kind. This can be both online and
offline. The CEOP Safety Centre offers information and advice for children
and young people, parents and carers and professionals. You can visit
the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking
the Click CEOP button.

Online bullying or other online concerns should not be reported to CEOP
and children and young people should be directed to speak to an adult
they trust, and/or referred to Childline, if they would like to speak to
someone about how they are feeling.