Types of online harms

The following resources will provide information about some of the most common harms children experience online: 

• Online grooming
• Sexual abuse
• Inappropriate online contact and staying safe
• Criminal exploitation and gangs
• Sexting or youth produced sexual imagery (including consensual and non-consensual sharing of nude images, also known as ‘sexting’)
• Helping children deal with bullying and cyberbullying
• Exposure to age-inappropriate content such as pornography - Online pornography advice hub and resources
• Exposure to harmful content, such as content promoting self-harm, eating disorders or suicide