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If you need more help, you can contact Shore via their anonymous chat and email service.
If you're under 18, report online sexual abuse to one of our Child Protection Advisors at the CEOP Safety Centre.
If you're over 18, call 101 to speak to your local police.
If you're ever in immediate harm or danger:
Free, confidential support online and over the phone for young people under 19.
The Mix is a charity that provides free information and support for under 25s.
If you're worried about your own sexual thoughts or behaviour, or you're concerned about a friend, find help from Shore, from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. This is a safe and anonymous place to get support.
If the police are involved because of your sexual behaviour, it's natural to feel anxious, confused, or unsure what's going to happen. For more info, read this article from Shore.
If you're concerned that your sexual behaviour online, or in person may harmed someone, it's natural to feel overwhelmed, confused or unsure. For more info, read this article from Shore.
Having sexual thoughts you don't understand can feel confusing or scary, but having these thoughts and feelings doesn't make you a bad person. For more info, read this article from Shore.
Supporting a friend who's been sexually harmed can be tough, and it's normal to feel worried or unsure. For more info, read this article from Shore.
If you're worried about a friend's sexual behaviour, it's ok to feel confused, upset or even scared. For more info, read this article from Shore.
If you're worried about your online sexual behaviour, it's important to get help - even if you're scared you might get into trouble. For more info, read this article from Shore.
If you need more help, you can contact Shore via their anonymous chat and email service.
If you're ever in immediate harm or danger:
If you are under 18, report online sexual abuse to one of our Child Protection Advisors at the CEOP Safety Centre.
If you're over 18, call 101 to speak to your local police.