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Tips for parents and carers for combating online grooming
As the years have passed by, the amount of time that Greek children and young people spend online has constantly increased. This year, the pandemic has rapidly accelerated this trend, and now even the elderly and very young children have begun to use the internet daily. A downside of this increased exposure is that unfortunately, one in five children in Greece has been exposed to online grooming. Here, the Greek Safer Internet Centre provides some tips for parents and carers to help tackle this phenomenon.
Sexting: tips and advice
Sex and eroticism are no longer just part of the private domain of adults spending intimate moments behind closed doors. Today, nudity, documented in various ways, might circulate uncontrollably in the virtual world. Here we explore the impact of leaked private photos.
Cyberbullying: a dimension of control
The days when “bullying“ only took place in school classrooms and locker rooms are long gone. With the rise of technology, interesting content has emerged in the digital world, but with it has come the flip side of anonymity on online platforms and social networks. What makes online bullying different? What do you need to watch out for? And how can you defend yourself if you're a victim?
Record levels of support for Safer Internet Day in Poland
Poland managed to beat last year’s record for the number of local initiatives organised on Safer Internet Day (SID). The 2021 edition of the campaign resulted in 4,700 institutions actively involved in undertaking online safety-related initiatives.
Having a strong password is essential
A password is like a key to the doors of the online universe. It protects personal information and secures access to profiles or accounts. It is essential to talk about confidentiality with children and encourage them to configure a strong password. To help adults do so, the Belgian Safer Internet Centre is sharing a range of advice on the topic.
Tips on dealing with cyberbullying on social media
The Belgian Safer Internet Centre is sharing guidelines for children and youth, parents and educators to follow in order to deal with cyberbullying incidents that may potentially arise on social media.
Cyberbullying: what can you do?
Bullying and cyberbullying often go hand in hand. School bullying is easily repeated online and continues at home. Dealing with cyberbullying is part of a global approach to fighting school bullying. It is important to establish an open conversation about the phenomenon with children and parents. To help in doing so, the Belgian Safer Internet Centre is sharing some tips below.
Online challenges on social media
New challenges occur regularly online, especially following social media trends. Their popularity among children is variable. Prevention comes through a frank and straightforward dialogue with children and youth, even among those who seem not to be interested. Challenges often unfold privately, for example, in a teenager’s bedroom, away from adults.
Child Focus and the private sector raise awareness for a secure and responsible use of internet among children
During the lockdown period, Child Focus noticed a considerable increase in online safety issues among children. In a year, non-consensual sexting and grooming cases increased by 50 per cent, and cases of sexual extortion of minors have doubled. Therefore, several companies have decided to include a commitment to a “better internet” in the goals of their corporate social responsibility.
Safer Internet Day 2021 in Belgium: act together for a better internet
Safer Internet Day, the worldwide day for a better internet, was back for its 18th edition. Turning the internet into a fun, fulfilling, and safe space is more than ever a priority during this public health crisis, where children massively use screens for social contact. An intergenerational dialogue is even more essential, as more than 60 per cent of children use the internet for more than four hours a day in Belgium. How can we facilitate this dialogue and promote a responsible and creative use of social media?
