A charity warns that children as young as 12 are watching significant amounts of online pornography, leading them towards illegal content depicting underage individuals. Experts point out that this trend stems from desensitization to easily accessible adult material, prompting boys, in particular, to seek out extreme content. The Lucy Faithfull Foundation's Stop It Now helpline has seen increased calls from young people and their families concerned about the risks. With over 81,000 Londoners seeking support in 2024, the charity notes that the criminal justice system struggles to address the prevalence of these issues.
Experts warn that children as young as 12 viewing online pornography are increasingly impacted, with trends leading to searches for illegal child abuse material.
The charity Stop It Now highlights a concerning rise in the number of young individuals and their families seeking help regarding problematic porn consumption.
Call advisor Jenny Taylor notes that excessive use of legal pornography often leads children to seek out illegal images, reflecting a disturbing trend among young viewers.
Vicky Young of Stop It Now emphasizes the urgent need for support in tackling the overwhelming number of calls related to access to child abuse images.
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