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1 in 5 children will be solicited for sex or explicit photos from an online “friend.”
Many children are being solicited and groomed by online predators while using their phones and devices in what parents thought was the safety of their homes and schools.
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NetSmartz Tip Sheets
Parent’s Guide to Smart Phone Safety Tip Sheet
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Internet Safety at Home Tip Sheet
Gaming Safety Tip Sheet
Talking to Teens about Sexting Tip Sheet
Sextortion: What Parents Should Know Tip Sheet
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Resources
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): NCMEC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding missing children, reducing child sexual exploitation, and preventing child abduction through resources, support, and advocacy.
NetSmartz: NetSmartz is an educational program that provides resources for children, parents, and educators to promote online safety and awareness, helping kids navigate the internet responsibly.
Take It Down: This initiative helps individuals remove explicit images of themselves from the internet, providing a safe and confidential way to regain control over their digital presence.
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The Women’s Fund Impact Collaborative: The Online Mind: Mental Health and Safety in the Digital Age
THE LATEST FACTS
By the Numbers
The online world is changing fast. Here are key figures from 2025 that highlight the scale of online exploitation and abuse involving children.
21.3 Million
CyberTipline reports received in 2025.
158%
Increase in online enticement reports compared with 2024, rising from 456,333 in 2024 to more than 1.4 million in 2025.
61.8 Million
Images, videos, and other files included in reports in 2025.
137 Reports Per Day
Reports involved financial sextortion in 2025.
1.4 Million+
Reports involved online enticement in 2025.
182,000+
Reports involved attempts to create or possess AI-generated child sexual abuse material in 2025.
CHILD SAFETY IN FOCUS
The Real Impact on Children
Behind every statistic is a reminder of why awareness, prevention, and child protection matter. These figures highlight the serious risks children may encounter online.
1 in 5
Children experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation or abuse in a year.
9 Million
Children were asked to engage in sexual conversations or share sexual images against their will.*
1.4 Million+
Children had sexual images of themselves shared without consent.
1.4 Million
CyberTipline reports involved online enticement in 2025 — up 158% from 2024.
137 Reports Per Day
Reports involved financial sextortion in 2025.
1 in 5 Teens
Surveyed reported a lived experience with sextortion.
EVERY NUMBER MATTERS
Knowledge Can Help Protect Children
Statistics help us understand the scale of online risks, but awareness must lead to action. Families, educators, organizations, and communities can all play a role in encouraging safer online experiences for children.
By starting conversations, sharing reliable information, and empowering children to seek help, we can work together toward a safer future.
