Experts from NCA-CEOP
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Marie Smith
Marie Smith is Head of Education - NCA-CEOP. Marie has been developing and delivering NCA-CEOP’s Thinkuknow programme over the past seven years. Marie manages the Education team and the production of award-winning educational resources. Marie regularly delivers NCA-CEOP’s Training courses to audiences of professionals working with children across the country and also chairs the UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) Education Working group.
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Dr Elly Hanson
Dr Elly Hanson is an independent clinical psychologist who specializes in the field of abuse and trauma. She undertakes consultation, training and research with organisations such as NCA-CEOP and the NSPCC and provides psychological assessment and therapy. Her publications include a report for the Centre for Social Justice on domestic abuse, ‘Beyond Violence’, and an evidence scope for Research in Practice on risks in adolescence, ‘That Difficult Age’. She has previously worked in an NHS substance misuse service, an NSPCC service for young people with sexually abusive behaviour, and a residential children’s care company.
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Dr Helen Whittle
Following a degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Child Counselling, Helen worked at the Child Exploitation and Online Protection command of the National Crime Agency (NCA-CEOP) from 2006 – 2014. Originally involved in the creation and delivery of Thinkuknow education resources, Helen then moved to work in the Behavioural Analysis Unit (BAU). Within the BAU Helen worked operationally, regularly supporting police forces across the UK during child sexual abuse investigations. Helen was also heavily involved in research, conducting debriefs with child sex offenders in prisons and interviewing young people who have been victimised. In 2014, Helen graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology. Currently, Helen is working therapeutically with young people exhibiting sexually harmful behaviour, she is also conducting research into the impact technology has on victims of child sexual abuse. Helen is a guest lecturer at a number of UK universities and the lead author on several peer-reviewed articles.
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Jonathan Baggaley
Jonathan Baggaley is chief executive of the PSHE Association and the former Head of Education at NCA-CEOP. He was responsible for the delivery of NCA-CEOP's award-winning Thinkuknow online safety programme for young people, parents, carers and educators.
Articles from NCA-CEOP
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Games, apps and techRelationships and sex
The National Crime Agency’s CEOP command suggests practical steps you can take to help your child experience good online friendships
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Games, apps and tech
The National Crime Agency’s CEOP command offers some scenarios to get the conversation started
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Safety and settings
It's not possible to control all the content that's posted online. NCA-CEOP offer advice on where to go should your child have an unpleasant experience
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Safety and settingsEducation and the future
Coding and programming are extremely valuable skills to have for young people to have. Here’s how to ensure they use these skills in the right way
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Health and wellbeing
School closures have left vulnerable children who would ordinarily be supported in the day at greater risk of exploitation by criminal gangs. Here’s what you need to know to support your child
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Safety and settings
While most children only have positive experiences online, occasionally things can go wrong. Here’s a breakdown of where to go for support when you need it
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Games, apps and techSafety and settingsRelationships and sex
With school closed for most students, young people will almost certainly be using a video-chatting service to stay in touch with friends. Here’s how to help them get the most from it
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Games, apps and techSafety and settings
Younger children might not previously have had much experience with video-chatting apps, but during lockdown they may be using them for education or to speak to friends. Here’s our guide to making sure they have a safe and fun experience with them
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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
With many schools closed, children are spending more time online. Here, NCA-CEOP explains how to help young people get the most from technology – and avoid the risks
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Health and wellbeing
For many reasons, men and boys who have experienced child sexual abuse find it more difficult to be taken seriously. This article from NCA-CEOP looks at why this might be – and how we can support them.
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Relationships and sex
‘Nudes’ is the term most young people use to describe self-taken naked or semi-naked photographs or videos which are often shared online. Parent Info looks into this type of image sharing.
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Relationships and sex
Sophie Jones at NCA-CEOP explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviour and what you can do if you are concerned about your child’s behaviour.
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Safety and settings
It’s never too early to talk to your child about what they do online and who to talk to if they come across anything that makes them feel worried, scared or sad.
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Safety and settings
Here NCA-CEOP explains how some offenders may demand money using indecent images as online blackmail, how you can talk to your child about the risks, and where to go for further information and support.
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Games, apps and techParentingSafety and settings
The National Crime Agency’s CEOP command has created an interactive game that can help you start conversations with your child about making safer choices online.
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Relationships and sex
A parent’s guide to digital romance and how you can help your child deal with relationships
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Parenting
A parent's guide to the very modern phenomenon of social media sharenting
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Games, apps and tech
A parent's guide to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) from NCA-CEOP’s Leah Buck
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Games, apps and tech
What happens if your child sees something they shouldn't online? NCA-CEOP offers advice for parents
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Games, apps and tech
Everything you need to know about Snaptchat, the hugely popular picture sharing app
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Games, apps and tech
The risks and opportunities that children face when using live streaming social media apps including Live.me
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Health and wellbeing
Practical advice for parents on bullying, cyberbullying, LGBTQ+ bullying and what to do if your child has been bullying someone else
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Relationships and sex
Advice for parents from NCA-CEOP about online dating sites for teens. Should you be worried?
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Games, apps and tech
What parents need to know about Kik Messenger, with advice from NCA-CEOP
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Safety and settings
NCA-CEOP explains how the abusers operate and what you can do to protect the children in your care.
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Safety and settings
Essential tips for parents if you're concerned your child may have been groomed online by a paedophile
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Games, apps and tech
Teenagers love WhatsApp – as do a lot of parents. Here's what parents need to know about it
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Safety and settings
NCA-CEOP offers advice to parents on how to respond if your child shares a picture online they regret
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Safety and settings
Adopted children are more vulnerable to risks online, such as contact from birth families. What can parents do to help keep them safe? Read our advice from NCA-CEOP
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Safety and settings
NCA-CEOP's Dr Helen Whittle outlines what could be putting your child at risk online – and what you can do to help protect them
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Safety and settings
Tips for parents on helping your child make the most of Minecraft
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Games, apps and tech
Minecraft: what parents need to know
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Parenting
NCA-CEOP’s Dr Elly Hanson offers advice on how to address the tricky issue of online porn with your child
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Relationships and sex
What do you need to know when your child is exploring their sexuality online? Marie Smith of NCA-CEOP offers parents advice
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Safety and settings
NCA-CEOP's Dr Elly Hanson offers advice to parents on coping in the aftermath of your child being abused
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Parenting
A tattoo is permanent, much like the information we post online. NCA-CEOP gives its top tips on making sure your child's online reputation is just as good as their offline one
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Safety and settings
Suspicious about someone your child is talking to online? Worried your child may be a victim of online sexual abuse or exploitation? Read this advice from NCA-CEOP, the child protection command of the National Crime Agency to find out where and when to report
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Relationships and sex
VIDEO: It can be a hideously embarrassing subject to talk to your child about porn. Professor Tanya Byron, Dr Linda Papadopolous and other experts offer tips for opening non-awkward discussions
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Safety and settings
What to do if your child has come across something upsetting or illegal online
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Parenting
Your child is probably going to come across unwanted images online. Not an easy topic for discussion. So how do you broach the subject?
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Relationships and sex
NCA-CEOP's tips for starting a difficult conversation with your teenager – and where to take it after that