How to contact us

You are here because you need help, support and/or advice, we ask you to go that extra step and get in touch.

We understand that reaching out for help can be daunting that is why we have a number of ways you can contact us.

If you are worried about your own or someone else's behaviour towards children, or online activity, or if you would like advice about child sexual abuse prevention,  please get in touch with us  

Stop it Now Helpline

Help with a worry about possible sexual abuse The Stop it Now! helpline 0808 1000 900 is available for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse.  Callers do not need to give identifying information, so can remain anonymous.

We speak to thousands of people every year, and help them take action to protect children and young people from sexual abuse and exploitation.

The Stop it Now! helpline is available from 9.00am - 9.00pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9.00am - 5.00pm Fridays, and closed on weekends and bank holidays.  

Stop it Now Confidential Messaging

You can message the helpline using our secure messaging service. We aim to respond to messages within 5-7 working days. If your enquiry is urgent please call the confidential helpline. 

Training, media or publicity inquiries and permission requests

Please contact Stop It Now! Scotland via scotland@stopitnow.org.uk   

Are you a survivor of sexual abuse?

Many people suffer the effects of child sexual abuse in silence and never tell anyone about it during childhood. Many keep their abuse secret forever. Sadly, the impact of abuse may strike at any time and it is important that help is available when people need it.

If you suffered abuse as a child or you are a young person currently suffering abuse, help is available

See our Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse page for further help & support

I need help with...

 "I don't like the way an adult is around a child..."

 "I think that a child or young person may be suffering from abuse.."

  "My child has got into trouble online..."

..etc

Trust your instinct....If you need help with a situation - we have created a number of scenarios that points to where you can get help within the UPSTREAM

These situations and more can be accessed on the I need help with...  page

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