Prevention of Sexual Abuse

Online child sexual harassment and abuse are among the most serious problems of our time. In Finland, one in five children has experienced sexual violence.

What are sexual harassment and sexual violence against children? 

Sexual violence against children includes all acts that violate a child’s sexual integrity and right to self-determination.

According to our report every third girl in Finland has experienced sexual violence. Of all children, every fifth has encountered sexual violence.

Our work speeds up the removal of child sexual material (CSAM) from the internet and prevents children and young people from becoming victims of sexual violence.

Ilmoita Nettivihjeelle
FINNISH HOTLINE NETTIVIHJE

Do you suspect you have encountered sexual harassment or sexual violence against a child?

Report sexual harassment against a child, grooming or sexual violence online or images/videos depicting sexual violence against a child to our Nettivihje service.

Don’t hesitate to report. You don’t need to be sure that a crime has been committed.

By reporting you protect children.

Report to Nettivihje

Information about sexual harassment and violence against children

33 %
of girls have experienced sexual violence
21 %
of children have experienced some form of sexual violence
Under 1 h
and the conversation has taken on a sexual tone
61 %
of the children did not tell anyone about their experiences of sexual violence

Find content aimed at you

For children and young people

On this page, you will find Nettivihje’s content aimed at children and young people.

For adults

Here you can find information and support to protect children.

For professionals

Here you can find materials produced by Nettivihje to support your work.

Get to know Nettivihje

Information on sexual violence against children

Here you can find more detailed information about sexual violence against children.

Resource bank

Here we have gathered the materials, guidebooks and reports and annual reports we have produced.

Support and guidance

Here you will find instructions for children and young people on safer use of the internet, as well as instructions for adults on how to protect children in digital environments and how to support children if something unpleasant has already happened.

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education

Sexual violence against children can be prevented by means of sexual education.

Learn more about the CSAPE project

Are you concerned about your sexual interest in children?

Here you can find information about sexual interest in children and the self-care program.

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