Safeguarding, sexting and sharing nudes | NSPCC Learning
Children and young people may consent to sending a nude image of themselves with other young people. They can also be forced, tricked or coerced into sharing images by other young people or …
Sibling sexual behaviour - Stop It Now
Sibling sexual behaviour means any type of sexual behaviour between siblings. This can include: Sexual interactions that might be expected or appropriate for the child’s stage of development – it might be …
Clearing Up Common Misunderstandings - Stop It Now
Many people don’t realize that non-touching behaviors including taking photographs of a child in sexual poses or exposing your genitals to a child for sexual arousal are child sexual abuse.
Case study: Sexual recordings of 3-6-year-olds via online devices
These images showed children in sexual poses, displaying their genitals to the camera. The full assessment breakdown is shown in the chart. We assess child sexual abuse material according to …
Why language matters: how we talk about sibling sexual behaviour and ...
May 15, 2025 · When talking about sibling sexual behaviour, it’s crucial that the words we use accurately describe the sibling dynamic, while staying sensitive to the needs of the children and families involved.
Tip Sheet: Age-Appropriate Sexual Behavior - Stop It Now
Sexual play that is more typical or expected in children will more often have the following traits: The sexual play is between children of similar size, age, and social and emotional development. It is …
Talking to your child about the risks of sharing nudes | NSPCC
Sharing nudes is sometimes called ‘sexting’, however this term is often used by young people to talk about sharing sexual messages and not imagery. Young people can send nudes using phones, …
How to tell if a child’s sexual behaviour is appropriate for their age ...
We can help you understand whether a child’s sexual behaviour is expected for their age, or if it could harm them or other people. Children pass through different stages of development as they grow. …
How to Recognize Concerning Behavior Between Children - Stop It …
There is a broad continuum of sexual behaviors in children and youth that range from common sexual play to problematic sexual behavior. It is important to recognize that not all concerning sexual …
Touching Behaviors - Stop It Now
Child sexual abuse includes the following touching behaviors. Touching a child's genitals (penis, testicles, vulva, breasts, or anus) for sexual pleasure or to meet the needs of the older child or adult. …
