Dossier
Childline
Coverage of Childline in the Nexus archive.
- Assault on minor: case against old-age home manager, staff
A 17-year-old boy staying at an old-age home in Omalloor reported alleged abuse to Childline, leading to a case against the home's manager and staff. The incident involves criminal charges related to assault on a minor.
- NSPCC reports sharp rise in children being blackmailed over sexual images in UK
The NSPCC reported a 36% increase in calls to its Childline service about online sexual abuse and exploitation, driven by a rise in online blackmail attempts involving sexual images. Children in the UK are being targeted with online blackmail. The charity is raising awareness about the issue.