Source: NSPCC Learning
Date: 28 January 2025
Childline has launched a new campaign, Behind the Screen, raising awareness of the sexually coerced extortion of boys and young men. Sexually coerced extortion or ‘sextortion’ is a form of online blackmail involving a threat to share intimate or explicit images or videos to extort money or get someone to do something against their will. The campaign resources include a new film aimed at young people which involves an AI generated image challenge and a guide for professionals which looks at what sexually coerced extortion is and how to support young people.
Find out more: Childline: Our latest campaign - Behind the Screen
Watch the film: Leng or liar? Can you spot the fake?
See also on NSPCC Learning
> Young people’s experiences of online sexual extortion or ‘sextortion’
If you are worried about a child contact
Children First Contact Service 020 8770 6001 or cfcs@sutton.gov.uk
If out of hours call the Emergency Duty Team 020 8770 5000
If you are worried about a child contact Children First Contact Service 020 8770 6001 or cfcs@sutton.gov.uk. If out of hours call the Emergency Duty Team 020 8770 5000