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Prevention of child pornography
How can I protect children? Who can I turn to in an emergency?
Child pornography
LKA NRW

Children are carefree and carefree. That's why they may not recognize dangers. This makes the responsibility as an adult all the greater. Trust, education and responsible use of the internet are important elements in protecting children.

However, this does not mean that you should actively search for child pornography sites and save them to report them to the police: By merely possessing child pornography material, you make yourself liable to prosecution.

 

Instructions for adults, parents and persons with an educational mandate:

  • In everyday life, show that you are there for your child so that they will also seek your help in an emergency.
  • Talk to your child about sexuality in an age-appropriate way.
  • Help your child to pay attention to their feelings and not let others dissuade them from doing so.
  • Encourage your child to show their boundaries and get help
  • Communicate to them that it is okay to talk about "bad secrets". This is not tattling and not betrayal!
  • Make it clear that children affected by sexual violence are not to blame/responsible for it.
  • Choose suitable and child-friendly internet offers together with your children. Offer age-appropriate help with the use of these services. Communicate and agree on safety rules.
  • Use security software on your computer, such as a so-called family filter, which can prevent access to content on the internet that is not suitable for children. Such family filters are included in many antivirus programs and are easy to use.
  • Ensure that children and young people use their photos and videos responsibly and do not post everything.Parents and educators need to get to grips with the internet and discuss the potential dangers and benefits of the internet with their children.
  • Do not post any photos of your children in embarrassing, unpleasant or inappropriate situations, e.g. nude photos or private parts. These photos can be misused by paedophiles for sexual purposes and published in relevant forums.
  • More and more minors are sending their own photos in swimming trunks, bikinis or underwear, topless photos and naked pictures of certain parts of the body via popular messaging services. This phenomenon is known as "sexting" and can be punishable under certain circumstances. This also applies if you or your children are sent an unsolicited nude image or depiction of children's genitals.

If in doubt, contact the police and file a criminal complaint.

 

Instructions for children and young people:

  • Talk to someone you trust: for example, your parents, a good friend or your teachers
  • Only give the bare minimum when registering for a chat, online game or social network. Never use your real name for the e-mail address. Do not choose a nickname or avatar that reveals your age, such as "sweetmouse2005". Never put your cell phone number, address or other personal data online
  • Never meet alone with a chat partner you don't know personally, even out of curiosity. Break off contact immediately if you receive strange or unpleasant messages or photos. Report content and users to the network or platform operator. Talk to your parents or a trusted adult about it
  • Do not send pictures to people you only know from the virtual world
  • Do not send naked pictures of yourself

 

Advice and help:

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In urgent cases: Police emergency number 110