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Help, answers, and next steps for keeping kids safe.

Whether you’re worried about a child right now, want to protect your family online, or need to make a report, these trusted organizations are ready to help.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

Talk to someone today

Free, confidential support. You don’t need to have every detail before you reach out.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Confidential help and referrals for anyone affected by trafficking, any time of day. Outside the U.S.? You can also report to A21.

NCMEC CyberTipline

Report online enticement, sextortion, or child sexual abuse material to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Someone is threatening to share images

It is not your fault, and you are not alone. Talk with a trained Team HOPE member or find step-by-step help.

Get explicit images taken down

Free tools can help remove intimate images or stop them from being shared online.

Crisis Text Line

Free, confidential support by text, 24/7. Text THORN to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.

Find your state’s hotline

Every state has a hotline for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. Find the number for where you live.

Protect your child online with the W.A.T.C.H. Playbook

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to stay present. Our free parent guide gives you a simple 5-step approach you can start tonight, age-by-age guidance for kids 6 to 18, real conversation starters, and a calm plan for if something ever goes wrong.

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Watch
Notice changes in mood, withdrawal, or secrecy around devices.
A
Ask
Ask open questions in everyday moments to invite honest conversations.
T
Teach
Teach age-appropriate safety rules so they can recognize risks on their own.
C
Create boundaries
Set clear expectations for devices, screen time, and online behavior.
H
Help
Know where to turn and how to respond calmly if something has already happened.

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