Violence and Covid-19
An analysis of violence-related contacts with child helplines throughout the pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives all around the world, and put some of the most vulnerable among us – children and young people – at increased risk of experiencing violence. In our latest report, we have used data on the contacts received […]
Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) – Child Helplines’ Perspective
An escalating problem that is alarmingly underreported, and one of the most critical child protection issues of our time. Our latest report summarizes a survey of our members about the contacts they have received regarding Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSEA). This research was done in collaboration with our partner, Tech Matters, with the aim […]
Children & Young People Affected by the War in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, more than 14 million Ukrainian refugees have crossed borders seeking safety. Child helplines across Europe have expanded their services to cater to the needs of these individuals, offering Ukrainian-speaking counselling services. Together with our child helpline members in Ukraine (La Strada), Poland (FDDS), Hungary (Kék Vonal), Slovakia […]
Amplifying the Voices of Children & Young People in Europe
Key Insights from 2023 European Child Helpline Data on Mental Health and Violence.This report brings together data from 2023 from 36 child helplines across Europe, highlighting the essential role they play in supporting children and young people through some of their most challenging experiences.The findings of this report reveal an urgent need for more robust […]