#DigitalSafeguarding
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Several also pointed to the responsibility of technology companies, arguing that children should not lose access because platforms have failed to make their spaces safer.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
May 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
A powerful new #SafetyNet Manifesto, created by 109 young people (ages 13–24) across 10 countries, uncovers their top priorities for digital safety and rights.

Read more: www.safefutureshub.org/resources/sa...

#DRAGON #onlineharm #onlinesafety #digitalsafeguarding
SafetyNet insights from young people around the world
Guided by over 100 young peoples’ insights regarding the future of digital rights and online-facilitated child sexual abuse – this manifesto highlights…
www.safefutureshub.org
July 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
TLDR (2/3):

📱 The variety of reporting systems across platforms means children are technically capable, but often lack confidence or motivation to act.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #digitalsafeguarding #digitalprotection #digitalsafety
July 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Roblox, one of the world’s biggest gaming platforms with 80+ million daily users has announced a significant shift in how young people can communicate on the platform.

🔗 tinyurl.com/mr2r3ver

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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
Roblox blocks children from chatting to adult strangers
One of the world's most popular gaming platforms has faced criticism for its child safety record.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
TLDR (4/5):

Vulnerable children, particularly those who appear “older” or come from marginalised backgrounds, could again face prejudice instead of protection.

#DRAGON #onlineharm #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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As Roblox sits on the line between gaming & social media, it’s crucial that safety measures evolve as fast as the technology itself.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding #digitalharms #childsafeguarding #childsafety #onlinegroomingprevention #onlinegroomingawareness
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A reminder that the DRAGON team are looking for parents / caregivers to help develop our online grooming training as part of a co-creation workshop.

Feel free to share with your networks.

#onlinegroomingprevention #onlinegroomingtraining #DRAGON #childprotection #onlinesafety #digitalsafeguarding
We’re excited to announce a new date for our upcoming DRAGON-Shield workshops with @breckfoundation.bsky.social.

We’re looking for parents & caregivers to help shape a vital resource on understanding online grooming.

Learn more below 👇

#onlinegroomingprevention #onlinesafety #childprotection
May 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The UK Government has officially designated its Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety, following a public consultation earlier this year.

In it, they set out 5 pillars for online safety.

🔗 tinyurl.com/n3jtf35

See below for the TLDR 👇

#onlinesafety #onlineharm #digitalsafeguarding
Final Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety
www.gov.uk
July 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
New data from the @iwf.org.uk and @nspcc.bsky.social ChildLine shows reports of sexual extortion (‘sextortion’) against children have soared by 72% in just one year.

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TLDR 👇

#DRAGON #sextortion #onlineharm #onlinesafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
Child sexual extortion cases in the UK soar
Charities warn threat of sexual extortion (or sextortion) against children ‘not diminishing’ as new data show sextortion cases soar 72% in a year.
tinyurl.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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What stands out is the complexity of the issue.

Young people spoke about the risks of social media, but also about its role in friendships, learning, political engagement & self-expression.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
May 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Others warn that a ban could push social media use underground, be difficult to enforce, or remove access to spaces where young people find connection, information, creativity & voice.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
May 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Platforms, policymakers, schools, parents & safeguarding professionals all have a role to play in reducing harm & supporting children when something goes wrong.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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What is clear is that children’s online safety cannot rely on young people managing these risks alone.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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The findings come as the UK Government’s online safety consultation reaches its closing stages, with debate continuing around how best to protect children online.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Behind these figures are children facing fear, shame, pressure & threats — often after being manipulated into sharing images or having images misused without consent.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Contacts with ChildLine relating to online sexual abuse & exploitation rose by 36% last year, with online blackmail playing a significant role.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
New NSPCC figures highlight a deeply concerning rise in children seeking support for online sexual abuse & exploitation.

🔗 tinyurl.com/26dr9h2n

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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
NSPCC reports sharp rise in children being blackmailed over sexual images in UK
Charity says calls to its Childline service about online sexual abuse and exploitation have risen 36% in a year
tinyurl.com
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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77% of UK parents support age verification, even if it involves more data

In the US, support spans Democrats, Republicans & independents alike.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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80%+ of parents in every country worry about their children’s safety online.

Two-thirds back stronger protections & regulation for tech platforms.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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The research captured the views of 9,500+ parents across the UK, US, France, Poland & the Netherlands — & the findings cut through political divides, national differences & policy debates.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Ofcom has also responded positively with their Online Safety Supervision Director saying: “Platforms must now take steps to keep kids safe, & we're ensuring they meet their responsibilities.”

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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These changes follow long-standing concerns that children were being exposed to “unacceptable risks” on the platform.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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From December (& globally from January), mandatory facial age checks will be required for anyone using chat features.

This means children will no longer be able to chat with adult strangers.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
TLDR (3/5):

The progress is encouraging — but the challenges are immense. As technology evolves, new harms emerge faster than legislation can adapt.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection #childsafeguarding #Ofcom #onlinesafetyact #OSA
October 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM