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StopSO: Tackling Sexual Abuse charity
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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
June 7, 2026 at 11:56 AM
We are grateful to everyone who follows us, new and old! With an uplift in followers recently now seems like a good time to highlight the #volunteer #trustees who keep this essential work going. Please see below to learn more about our people.
April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
#CSAM is not a victimless crime. It is big business as this Sky News piece shows. Please don't be part of the problem and get support from appropriate therapists stopso.org.uk/for-clients/

news.sky.com/story/predat...
For Clients » StopSO UK
StopSO offers private therapy to anyone who is worried or concerned about their sexual thoughts or behaviour. It takes up to 3-5 working days for a specialist therapist to contact you following your…
stopso.org.uk
April 23, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Friday 1st May 2026 Flash Training/ hashtag#CPD

Criminal Justice Updates

Including the abolition of jury trials, a sea change in sentencing, incentivised rehabilitation, and a host of new offences

Trainer: Matthew Graham
Time: 10AM – 12PM

Online – Zoom
StopSO Members: £35 Non-Members: £50
April 22, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Excited to be holding our first symposium. A smaller format for more interaction and experience with thought leaders and latest research. Booking link in the comments section.

TIME: 9.30AM-4.30PM
PRICES: £125 STOPSO MEMBERS & £135 NON-MEMBERS
stopso.org.uk/workshop-sig...
April 22, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Professor Clare Allely, presents her latest workshop on Tuesday 12th May 2026:

How Certain Features of Autism Spectrum Disorder May Provide the Context of Vulnerability to Engaging in Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and Sexual Offending Behaviour

Costs:StopSO Members: £35
Non-Members: £50
How Certain Features of Autism Spectrum Disorder May Provide the Context of Vulnerability to Engaging in Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and Sexual Offending Behaviour » StopSO UK
How Certain Features of Autism Spectrum Disorder May Provide the Context of Vulnerability to Engaging in Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and Sexual Offending Behaviour Trainer: Clare S.
stopso.org.uk
April 14, 2026 at 2:09 PM
If you are in the UK and struggling with harmful sexual thoughts or behaviour online, especially with the free time during the Easter Holiday then now is the right time to self refer for specialist counselling:
stopso.org.uk/for-clients/
For Clients » StopSO UK
StopSO offers private therapy to anyone who is worried or concerned about their sexual thoughts or behaviour. It takes up to 3-5 working days for a specialist therapist to contact you following your…
stopso.org.uk
April 4, 2026 at 10:17 AM
This is, unfortunately, a very interesting live map. It gives a real sense of the tip of the iceberg.
Don’t become a dot lighting up this map. Self refer for therapy via our website.
police2peer.politiet.no
Police2Peer - Politiet.no
Live map of transmissions to users downloading apparent child sexual abuse content.
police2peer.politiet.no
February 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Adidas Manchester marathon 2026 - running for StopSo

Please donate whatever you can!

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Adidas Manchester marathon 2026 - running for StopSo
I’m running the adidas Manchester Marathon in support of StopSo. This is a cause that’s close to home — my mum is the Chair of the charity, and I’ve se…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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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.

childsafetyineurope.com/wp-content/u...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:29 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...
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
some amazing training coming up at StopSO. Please see poster for some info!
January 30, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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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-....
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 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:
January 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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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...
January 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM
#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
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...
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
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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January 19, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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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-....
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
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
#Conference25 Scan the QR code for booking page or use the link in the comments section.
£135 for StopSO members
£150 Non-members
September 9, 2025 at 10:06 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
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
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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
September 1, 2025 at 3:26 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.
August 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM