Safeguarding and Prevent
Feb Update
Navigating the Online World: Protecting Young People from Extreme Violence
The online world offers incredible opportunities for learning, connection, and entertainment. However, it also presents significant risks, including exposure to extreme online violence. This can include graphic content depicting violence, cruelty, and abuse.
Understanding the Impact:
Exposure to extreme online violence can have a profound and lasting impact on young people, potentially leading to:
- Emotional distress: Anxiety, fear, nightmares, and difficulty sleeping.
- Behavioral issues: Aggression, withdrawal, and difficulty concentrating.
- Desensitization to violence: Increased tolerance for violence in real life.
How to Talk to Young People About Extreme Online Violence:
- Open and Honest Communication: Create an open and supportive environment where young people feel comfortable discussing their online experiences.
- Age-Appropriate Conversations: Tailor your conversations to their age and developmental stage.
- Active Listening: Pay attention to their concerns and answer their questions honestly and openly.
- Focus on Prevention:
- Educate: Teach young people about online safety, including how to identify and avoid harmful content.
- Guide: Help them develop critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility and safety of online information.
- Empower: Encourage them to report any concerning content they encounter online.
Introduction to Report Remove | Childline
The Report Remove page on the Childline website provides valuable information and resources for young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet.
“Leng or Liar? Can you spot the fake?” by The Charvas
In today’s digital age, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between what’s real and what’s fake. With the rise of deepfakes and misinformation, it’s more important than ever to be media literate and critical thinkers. In this video, The Charvas, in association with Childline, explore the fascinating world of online deception and learn how to spot the difference between truth and falsehood.
Who are you talking to?
By understanding the nature of online safety and the ways young people can be targeted, we hope to educate and show ways of implementing effective prevention strategies to work towards creating a safer online environment for everyone.