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Report & Get Help — Europe
Act early. Stay calm. Report properly.
Protect the child first, then use your country’s reporting pathway.
Important Europe note
Europe does not have one single reporting system.
Each country has its own hotline and law enforcement process.
You must use your local reporting pathway
Child Safety First:
Protect the child → stop contact → save evidence → report.
Main reporting pathway (Europe)
The safest starting point is INHOPE, which connects you to your country’s official reporting hotline.
If you are unsure where to report, start here.
What to do immediately
- Keep the child safe
- Stop further contact if safe
- Tell them they are not in trouble
- Take screenshots
- Save usernames, links, and timestamps
- Write down what happened
- Do not delete messages before saving evidence
You do not need certainty before reporting — suspicion is enough.
How reporting works in Europe
- You submit a report through your national hotline
- Trained analysts review the content
- Illegal material is escalated to law enforcement
- Takedown and investigation processes may begin
Reports help remove harmful content and identify offenders.
When to involve police
- There are threats, blackmail, or coercion
- The child may be contacted in real life
- You know the person involved
- The situation feels urgent or escalating
If there is immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Europe reporting flow
Protect the child
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Save evidence
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Find your hotline
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Report to platform
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Support the child
Help another parent know what to do
Many parents hesitate because they don’t know where to start.
Clear guidance helps them act faster.
Knowing the steps early can protect a child sooner