At VLUK we are aware that parents and carers may struggle to keep up with changes and influences in their child’s environment, particularly as they become more independent. We recommend these websites and resources for the most up to date information on how to support your child.
Parent Zone - https://parentzone.org.uk/article/help-and-support
Provides in-person training, individual family support, physical and virtual resources, live events, podcasts and much more.
NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
The NSPCC have got information and advice on different types of child abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children safe in relation to risks outside the home.
Family Lives - https://www.familylives.org.uk
Provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families. If you need to talk, we’re here to listen.
Educate Against Hate - https://educateagainsthate.com/parents/
With extremist views widely publicised on social media platforms, this website can provide useful
advice for parent’s and carers
CEOP - https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
Safety advice and support for staying safe online.
This May Help - https://thismayhelp.me/
‘This May Help' supports parents and carers if they are concerned about their child’s mental health and wellbeing.
GUIDES TO HELP REDUCE HARMFUL SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
Online Sexual Abuse
The Internet Watch Foundation have put together a guide for parents and carers, with practical advice. Please click here for more information. https://talk.iwf.org.uk/
The Marie Collins Foundation is a charity working directly with children, young people and families to enable their recovery following sexual abuse involving technology. Working with the NWG Exploitation Network, they have created this resource to produce help guides, for parents and
professionals, aimed at reducing online sexual harm: https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/server-asset-backups/wiltshire-
assets/uploads/documents/NWG-MCF-Parents-Leaflet-
compressed.pdf?mtime=20210303140918&focal=none
Stop Abuse Together
Child sexual abuse is a reality for thousands of children across our country, with at least one in ten estimated to experience sexual abuse before they turn 16.
But we can all play a part in protecting children and getting them the right help. That’s why it’s important to know how to spot the potential signs of child sexual abuse and where to go for support. The following government website brings together advice and resources to help you keep
the children in your life safe: https://stopabusetogether.campaign.gov.uk/
SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE
Advice for parents on how to use TikTok safely and correctly
Tik Tok What Parents Need to Know: https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/server-asset-backups/wiltshire-assets/uploads/documents/Careers%20Advice/TikTok-What-Parents-Need-to-Know.pdf