Awareness
The Dutch Hotline finds it important to raise awareness amongst Internet users about the fact that images of sexually abused children can be spread on the Internet. Furthermore should they come across any of such images users are encouraged to report thiswith the Dutch Hotline and with the police. In this way Internet users can contribute to the tracking down of distributors of images of sexually abused children, sexually abusers of children and they hence to the bringing to safety of the victims.
Education
The Dutch Hotline educates Internet users about responsible use of the Internet. Through the website www.surfsafe.nl the Dutch Hotline wishes to raise awareness amongst children and parents about the risks of the Internet. The website www.helpwanted.nl is aimed at youngsters and contains a clear reporting form, information about safe Internet usage and about the possibility to contact a psychologist for questions.
