"A record number of British children are reporting being blackmailed over sexual images of themselves, known as sextortion, with young boys accounting for almost all reports in 2025."
"The Report Remove helpline, which allows children to self-report nude or sexual imagery of themselves that is circulating on the internet, received 394 claims of sextortion last year, an increase of 23 per cent from the year before."
"Victims and survivors of technology-facilitated child sexual abuse have talked about the stigma and the shame that can live with them for a really long time."
The Independent covers significant topics such as reproductive rights, climate change, and technology's impact on society. A rise in sextortion cases among British children, particularly young boys, has been reported, with a 23% increase in claims. The Report Remove helpline received numerous reports of sexual imagery, highlighting the stigma and fear faced by victims. The organization aims to provide quality journalism without paywalls, ensuring accessibility for all readers while supporting on-the-ground reporting.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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