POSH
Report & Get Help
Act early. Stay calm. Report properly.
Protect the child first, preserve what matters, then follow the right reporting path.
If something feels serious, don’t wait for certainty
PROTECT. PRESERVE. REPORT.
Most parents hesitate because they are unsure what step comes first. This page removes that confusion and moves you into the correct path quickly.
You do not need perfect proof.
You need the next correct step.
Reporting Hub
Protect First
Preserve Evidence
Choose Region
Get Help
Which state sounds most like you right now?
You don’t need to solve everything — just follow the correct order.
Need help right now?
Sexual messages, threats, blackmail, or meeting requests need immediate action.
If the situation feels active, move out of research mode and into response mode now.
Do not wait. Move straight into action.
The correct order
Protect child
↓
Preserve evidence
↓
Record details
↓
Report properly
↓
Support child
Changing the order can make the situation harder, especially if evidence is lost or panic takes over.
Step 1 — Protect the child
Stay calm. Keep them safe. Reduce contact. Do not blame them.
Safety comes before everything else.
Step 2 — Preserve evidence
Screenshots
Usernames
Links
Dates & times
Threats / messages
Do not delete anything yet.
Step 3 — Choose your region
Use your country page for the correct reporting process, support services, and escalation path.
Report on the platform too
- Report inside the app
- Block only after saving evidence
- Keep screenshots or confirmation of the platform report
After reporting
- Reassure your child
- Monitor behaviour and emotional changes
- Adjust device safety and privacy settings
- Keep communication open instead of fear-based
Key takeaway
Most parents freeze because they do not know the order.
This page gives you that order.
Protect → Preserve → Report