For parents and caregivers
Boundaries, relationships and online life
Intimate images, sharing and extortion.
When intimate images are shared or used to threaten someone, your child needs prompt support and help limiting the harm.
Understanding the situation
Your child may fear the reaction at home and try to solve the situation alone. Show that they can come to you, even if they sent the picture themselves.
If someone is using intimate images for extortion, Norwegian police advise ending contact and not paying or sending more pictures. The platform can be notified, and Slettmeg.no offers advice on having material removed.
Turning knowledge into action
What you can do
- Preserve usernames, links and information about threats without spreading the images further.
- Ask the police how evidence involving sexual images of children should be handled.
- Help with reporting and account security, and keep checking how your child is feeling.
Find a way to start
One way to begin
“Thank you for telling me. We will find help together and I will support you through this.”
Use your own words and give your child time to respond. A short conversation can be a good beginning.
More help with the conversationFurther support
When should you seek help?
Contact the police on 02800 about extortion, threats or sexual images of children. Call 112 if there is immediate danger. Slettmeg.no can advise on removing images.
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Sources and further reading
Sources were checked on 1 October 2026. The conversation examples are suggestions from Tidlignok.
This content provides general information. Healthcare professionals can assess your child's symptoms, circumstances and treatment needs.