Stop it Now! Malta is a specialised phone and online chat support service aimed at preventing child sexual abuse and supporting safer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.
The service is anonymous and confidential. You do not need to provide your name or personal details. Confidentiality will only be breached if there is an imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, including children.
If you are worried about your thoughts and behaviour or you are being investigated, the helpline gives you the space to talk about:
Your experience
If someone you know has been convicted or is being investigated for a child sexual offence, you can reach out to get professional advice on the following aspects:
Feeling overwhelmed, shocked, confused, depressed, angry, afraid, or hopeless in these circumstances is completely normal. You may also experience thoughts of harming yourself.
The trained professionals behind these calls and chats are there to listen without judgement, help you make sense of what you are experiencing, and provide expert guidance and support. You do not have to go through this alone.
Reach out to Stop It Now! Malta on 9905 9414
Look through self-help resources available on https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/
If you know or suspect that a child has been or is being abused:
Contact Child Protection Services on 2149 2348;
or report to the police on 112.
