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Child Abuse Reports Surge 34% in 2025, Urgent Action Needed

4/8/2026

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The Report Remove helpline received 394 claims in 2025, up 34% from the previous year.
Young boys aged 14 to 17 accounted for 98% of these reports.
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reported 1,175 of 1,894 reports as child sexual abuse material.
Campaigners urge tech companies to strengthen safety measures, including nudity detection technology.
Jess Phillips (the minister for safeguarding) urged urgent action to protect children from these crimes, which have led to suicides.

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Story summary

The Report Remove helpline received 394 claims in 2025, up 34% from the previous year.
Young boys aged 14 to 17 accounted for 98% of these reports.
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reported 1,175 of 1,894 reports as child sexual abuse material.
Campaigners urge tech companies to strengthen safety measures, including nudity detection technology.
Jess Phillips (the minister for safeguarding) urged urgent action to protect children from these crimes, which have led to suicides.