StopSO: Tackling Sexual Abuse charity
@stopso.bsky.social
We believe prevention is better than cure. StopSO provides specialist therapy across the UK. Plus training, CPD and specialist supervision are all available for professionals. See website for details.
www.stopso.org.uk
www.stopso.org.uk
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Today, child rights organisations are launching a month-long campaign to strengthen child protection online. We're releasing an open letter calling on EU representatives to put children first, and ensure a robust Child Sexual Abuse Regulation is adopted.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Today, child rights organisations are launching a month-long campaign to strengthen child protection online. We're releasing an open letter calling on EU representatives to put children first, and ensure a robust Child Sexual Abuse Regulation is adopted.
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Disheartening to see child abuse material wrongly labelled as #pornography in this #BBC News piece. Language matters. There may be issues around organisations and legal frameworks use language when it comes to #CSAM. We wish to encourage more appropriate language use.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Disheartening to see child abuse material wrongly labelled as #pornography in this #BBC News piece. Language matters. There may be issues around organisations and legal frameworks use language when it comes to #CSAM. We wish to encourage more appropriate language use.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
some amazing training coming up at StopSO. Please see poster for some info!
January 30, 2026 at 10:51 AM
some amazing training coming up at StopSO. Please see poster for some info!
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We’re often the first to see new forms of online child sexual abuse, giving us a critical role in protecting vulnerable groups. That’s why it’s so important that we work with partners.
Find out how we build awareness, protect, and influence at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
Find out how we build awareness, protect, and influence at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
Building Awareness: Campaigns to Protect Children Online
Explore how IWF's 2024 campaigns, including 'Think Before You Share' and 'Report Remove', raise awareness and support victims of online child sexual abuse.
www.iwf.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:04 AM
We’re often the first to see new forms of online child sexual abuse, giving us a critical role in protecting vulnerable groups. That’s why it’s so important that we work with partners.
Find out how we build awareness, protect, and influence at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
Find out how we build awareness, protect, and influence at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
We have put out a flurry of posts recently for our CPD and professional training courses. We are very proud of these unique trainings! These are suitable for people who work with Harmful Sexual Behaviour (hashtag#HSB) from different disciplines. Most are also open to non-members.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM
We have put out a flurry of posts recently for our CPD and professional training courses. We are very proud of these unique trainings! These are suitable for people who work with Harmful Sexual Behaviour (hashtag#HSB) from different disciplines. Most are also open to non-members.
Scan to book:
Scan to book:
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In 2025, our analysts took action on a record-breaking 312,030 reports confirmed for containing child sexual abuse imagery.
Our analysts have also seen a frightening 26,362% rise in photo-realistic AI videos of child sexual abuse.
www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...
Our analysts have also seen a frightening 26,362% rise in photo-realistic AI videos of child sexual abuse.
www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...
January 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM
In 2025, our analysts took action on a record-breaking 312,030 reports confirmed for containing child sexual abuse imagery.
Our analysts have also seen a frightening 26,362% rise in photo-realistic AI videos of child sexual abuse.
www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...
Our analysts have also seen a frightening 26,362% rise in photo-realistic AI videos of child sexual abuse.
www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...
#StopSO members get the opportunity to book onto group supervision sessions. They are held monthly throughout the year. These are great value and a wonderful way to connect with other members. Always something new to discover!
January 19, 2026 at 11:51 AM
#StopSO members get the opportunity to book onto group supervision sessions. They are held monthly throughout the year. These are great value and a wonderful way to connect with other members. Always something new to discover!
Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Unique 2hr online CPD from StopSO for members and non members. For those working with survivors of sexual abuse.
Time: 10AM till 12PM
StopSO Members: £25
Non-Members: £40
Ddescription and booking can be found by following this link:
stopso.org.uk/workshop-sig...
Unique 2hr online CPD from StopSO for members and non members. For those working with survivors of sexual abuse.
Time: 10AM till 12PM
StopSO Members: £25
Non-Members: £40
Ddescription and booking can be found by following this link:
stopso.org.uk/workshop-sig...
Complimentary Interventions for Harmful Sexual Behaviour » StopSO UK
This is a continuation of Stone King’s training webinars relating to the Criminal Justice System and working with sexual risk.
stopso.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Unique 2hr online CPD from StopSO for members and non members. For those working with survivors of sexual abuse.
Time: 10AM till 12PM
StopSO Members: £25
Non-Members: £40
Ddescription and booking can be found by following this link:
stopso.org.uk/workshop-sig...
Unique 2hr online CPD from StopSO for members and non members. For those working with survivors of sexual abuse.
Time: 10AM till 12PM
StopSO Members: £25
Non-Members: £40
Ddescription and booking can be found by following this link:
stopso.org.uk/workshop-sig...
A new 2hr CPD for members and non-members of StopSO. This is an essential training for anyone involved with, or interested in working with, hashtag#prisoners convicted of sexual offences (PCOSOs). This training is on hashtagSuicide Prevention.
booking link is here:
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booking link is here:
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January 19, 2026 at 11:47 AM
A new 2hr CPD for members and non-members of StopSO. This is an essential training for anyone involved with, or interested in working with, hashtag#prisoners convicted of sexual offences (PCOSOs). This training is on hashtagSuicide Prevention.
booking link is here:
lnkd.in/ekWm5Thk
booking link is here:
lnkd.in/ekWm5Thk
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Every day, we’re on the front line of the global fight against child sexual abuse material.
“It’s real people doing this very difficult work – not machines or technology,” says our Head of People, Samantha O’Byrne.
Learn more about the crucial work we do at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
“It’s real people doing this very difficult work – not machines or technology,” says our Head of People, Samantha O’Byrne.
Learn more about the crucial work we do at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
Protecting Our People: Supporting IWF Staff and Analysts
Discover how IWF safeguards the wellbeing of its staff and analysts, ensuring a supportive environment while tackling online child sexual abuse.
www.iwf.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Every day, we’re on the front line of the global fight against child sexual abuse material.
“It’s real people doing this very difficult work – not machines or technology,” says our Head of People, Samantha O’Byrne.
Learn more about the crucial work we do at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
“It’s real people doing this very difficult work – not machines or technology,” says our Head of People, Samantha O’Byrne.
Learn more about the crucial work we do at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
Fundraising is always appreciated by small charities! Please consider fundraising with us: this not only gives us much needed funds but also helps raise awareness of our work.
January 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Fundraising is always appreciated by small charities! Please consider fundraising with us: this not only gives us much needed funds but also helps raise awareness of our work.
#Conference25 Scan the QR code for booking page or use the link in the comments section.
£135 for StopSO members
£150 Non-members
£135 for StopSO members
£150 Non-members
September 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
#Conference25 Scan the QR code for booking page or use the link in the comments section.
£135 for StopSO members
£150 Non-members
£135 for StopSO members
£150 Non-members
re: urgent reform of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS)
We are proud to be co-signatories with 29 other child protection agencies of an open letter by #MarieCollinsFoundation to Alexandra Davies-Jones MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. Read below:
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We are proud to be co-signatories with 29 other child protection agencies of an open letter by #MarieCollinsFoundation to Alexandra Davies-Jones MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. Read below:
tinyurl.com/3kj7ycft
Open Letter CICS Reform
Today, the Marie Collins Foundation, alongside 29 leading child protection organisations, has sent an open letter to the Ministry of Justice calling for urgent reform of the Criminal Injuries Compensa...
www.mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
re: urgent reform of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS)
We are proud to be co-signatories with 29 other child protection agencies of an open letter by #MarieCollinsFoundation to Alexandra Davies-Jones MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. Read below:
tinyurl.com/3kj7ycft
We are proud to be co-signatories with 29 other child protection agencies of an open letter by #MarieCollinsFoundation to Alexandra Davies-Jones MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. Read below:
tinyurl.com/3kj7ycft
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Teens today are being pressured into sharing nudes, from peers and strangers online. We need to talk about it. Don’t get angry, talk about it.
Get help with our latest campaign at thinkbeforeyoushare.org
Get help with our latest campaign at thinkbeforeyoushare.org
September 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Teens today are being pressured into sharing nudes, from peers and strangers online. We need to talk about it. Don’t get angry, talk about it.
Get help with our latest campaign at thinkbeforeyoushare.org
Get help with our latest campaign at thinkbeforeyoushare.org
Conference 2025- latest announcement.
Very excited to reveal that Andy Marsh will speaking at this year's conference. Andy presented in 2023 and left all of us stunned by his knowledge. Essential knowledge for those working with people who are at risk or have offended on-line.
Very excited to reveal that Andy Marsh will speaking at this year's conference. Andy presented in 2023 and left all of us stunned by his knowledge. Essential knowledge for those working with people who are at risk or have offended on-line.
August 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Conference 2025- latest announcement.
Very excited to reveal that Andy Marsh will speaking at this year's conference. Andy presented in 2023 and left all of us stunned by his knowledge. Essential knowledge for those working with people who are at risk or have offended on-line.
Very excited to reveal that Andy Marsh will speaking at this year's conference. Andy presented in 2023 and left all of us stunned by his knowledge. Essential knowledge for those working with people who are at risk or have offended on-line.
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Our Annual Data & Insights Report reveals that almost a third of the images and videos we hashed in 2024, (210,572 or 29%) included Category A child sexual abuse – the most extreme imagery.
Learn more about our work to stop online exploitation and abuse: www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
Learn more about our work to stop online exploitation and abuse: www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
August 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our Annual Data & Insights Report reveals that almost a third of the images and videos we hashed in 2024, (210,572 or 29%) included Category A child sexual abuse – the most extreme imagery.
Learn more about our work to stop online exploitation and abuse: www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
Learn more about our work to stop online exploitation and abuse: www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-....
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Worried about what your children are sharing online? You're not alone. Get help to talk about it. For advice and tips go to thinkbeforeyoushare.org.
July 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Worried about what your children are sharing online? You're not alone. Get help to talk about it. For advice and tips go to thinkbeforeyoushare.org.
Sadly not everyone can afford therapy to address troubling sexual thoughts or behaviours. Prevention through therapy works and if you'd like to specifically #support someone to access preventative #therapy you can donate to that fund here:
stopso.org.uk/donations/fu...
#PreventionIsChildProtection
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#PreventionIsChildProtection
Funding Therapy for Low Income Clients » StopSO UK
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July 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Sadly not everyone can afford therapy to address troubling sexual thoughts or behaviours. Prevention through therapy works and if you'd like to specifically #support someone to access preventative #therapy you can donate to that fund here:
stopso.org.uk/donations/fu...
#PreventionIsChildProtection
stopso.org.uk/donations/fu...
#PreventionIsChildProtection
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📣 Help us spread the word:
💚 If you are an adult victim or survivor of childhood sexual violence, we want to hear your voice.
📝 Take the Global #OurVoice Survivor Survey here: www.ourvoicesurvey.com
🤝 Supported by #JusticeInitiative
💚 If you are an adult victim or survivor of childhood sexual violence, we want to hear your voice.
📝 Take the Global #OurVoice Survivor Survey here: www.ourvoicesurvey.com
🤝 Supported by #JusticeInitiative
June 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
📣 Help us spread the word:
💚 If you are an adult victim or survivor of childhood sexual violence, we want to hear your voice.
📝 Take the Global #OurVoice Survivor Survey here: www.ourvoicesurvey.com
🤝 Supported by #JusticeInitiative
💚 If you are an adult victim or survivor of childhood sexual violence, we want to hear your voice.
📝 Take the Global #OurVoice Survivor Survey here: www.ourvoicesurvey.com
🤝 Supported by #JusticeInitiative
The wonderful team over at 2PS Project have created a video that really gets across the point that #counselling is an effective part of #prevention. #PreventionIsChildProtection is why our therapists are specially trained.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gnU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gnU...
2PS Prevention is Child Protection campaign: Why Prevention Must Take Priority?
YouTube video by 2PS Project
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June 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The wonderful team over at 2PS Project have created a video that really gets across the point that #counselling is an effective part of #prevention. #PreventionIsChildProtection is why our therapists are specially trained.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gnU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gnU...
Early Bird Booking Now Open for the StopSO Conference, 7th November 2025. Below are some teasers! Scan the QR code to get more booking info.
Early Bird Prices:
StopSO members - £115
Non-members - £135
Early Bird Prices:
StopSO members - £115
Non-members - £135
June 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Early Bird Booking Now Open for the StopSO Conference, 7th November 2025. Below are some teasers! Scan the QR code to get more booking info.
Early Bird Prices:
StopSO members - £115
Non-members - £135
Early Bird Prices:
StopSO members - £115
Non-members - £135
Over at #LinkedIN, following the time honoured tradition, the StopSo - Tackling Sexual Abuse Patrons and trustees want to #celebrate going over 1,000 followers!
See the slides for why that landmark number is important to us (and we hope to say the same here at Bluesky 😀 one day):
See the slides for why that landmark number is important to us (and we hope to say the same here at Bluesky 😀 one day):
June 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Over at #LinkedIN, following the time honoured tradition, the StopSo - Tackling Sexual Abuse Patrons and trustees want to #celebrate going over 1,000 followers!
See the slides for why that landmark number is important to us (and we hope to say the same here at Bluesky 😀 one day):
See the slides for why that landmark number is important to us (and we hope to say the same here at Bluesky 😀 one day):