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Childline and the IWF launch new tool to help young people remove nude images that have been shared online
Under-18s who want nude pictures or videos of themselves removed from the internet can now report the images through an online tool.
Children who are worried that nude pictures and videos may end up online will be able to report the material to help prevent it from being uploaded in the future.
Lists and notifications of confirmed child sexual abuse imagery being hosted on newsgroup services.
Nexus Mods became an IWF Member on 1 July 2025. They support us in our aims to eliminate online child sexual abuse.
Nick Newman is a Trustee for the Internet Watch Foundation.
The latest data from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reveals a record rise in UK children reporting online sexual extortion, with the Report Remove service now handling an average of nine cases a week. In 2025, the helpline saw a 66% increase in self-reports from under‑18s, confirming 1,175 cases involving harmful imagery — more than a third linked to sexually coerced extortion. Criminals are increasingly exploiting young people’s nude imagery to demand money, further content, or compliance, often using aggressive threats and personal information to create fear and control. Report Remove, run by the IWF in partnership with Childline, allows young people to block or remove nude images of themselves from the internet — even before they are shared. The majority of sextortion cases involved boys aged 14–17, highlighting a growing trend in targeted online abuse. Childline counsellors continue to support children facing blackmail, fear, and isolation. The service remains free, confidential, and available to any young person worried about their imagery being shared online.