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Did you know 1 in 8 children worldwide faced online solicitation in the past year? This includes unwanted sexual messages, intrusive questions, or inappropriate requests from adults or peers. This alarming statistic comes from the report Into the Light, by Childlight and the University of West Sydney. It highlights the urgent need for stronger online safety measures to protect children from exploitation in the digital world. 📣 Let us advocate for safer online spaces and raise awareness about this issue. Together, we can make a difference! 📖 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjwffJxG ChildSafeNet #16Days #EndGBV #ProtectChildren #OnlineSafety #ChildOnlineSafety #ChildSafeNet

Today is #NationalMissingChildrensDay - do you know how to keep your kids safe? Here's 5 tips to create a safer environment for your kids: - Make online safety a priority. - Complete background checks and call references for all potential caregivers. - Never leave young children unattended in strollers or car seats. - Whenever possible, don't dress children in clothing or backpacks that display their names. - Teach kids their address and phone number as early as possible. Shout out to our friends at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children for their amazing work helping families with missing children. To report or share tips about missing or exploited children, use NCMEC's CyberTipline at https://lnkd.in/gCwrcTQd.

Have you ever considered participating in a “trygghetsvandring” with other parents to enhance neighborhood safety? It’s a valuable experience that allows you to gain insight into the realities of being a teenager today and sends a powerful message: “We care!” Did you know that a small gathering of 6 youngsters can rapidly escalate to 100 or more in less than 30 minutes as a consequence of social media showing a heat map of their location. Things can quickly spiral out of control. Various organizations, such as “Bry dig om våra unga i väster,” offer opportunities to get involved and make a positive impact. #SocialResponsibility #CommunityEngagement #BuildingTomorrow BRÅ: Förebygga brott, trygghetsvandringar: https://lnkd.in/d5bgEKNZ

Adopted, Finding Her Biological Family, Mom of 6, & Protecting Minors with Authentikid Inc. - Lisa Manns S7 E23 https://lnkd.in/grckDuw2 *Adopted at 5 days old as an only child, I discovered I was born a middle child. *Mom of 6 *Grandma of 8 *5th child has Down's Syndrome  *Want to talk about communication and its long term effects on the parent child relationship *Protection is key, but building independent skills is a must, so how do we do that without breeding a lack of trust? I created AuthentiKid a software suite that allows companies to do their job regarding data compliance and content when the end user is a minor. For those wondering…@AuthentiKid has built a software suite that solves multiple issues revolving around minors online and compliance difficulties by verifying the age group of a minor end user without using PII or biometrics.  #VC #AngelInvestors #ChildrensOnlineSafety #COPPA @barktechco want to partner? @epicgames could use a collaboration as well. FIND HER HERE:  www.AuthentiKid.com https://lnkd.in/gzv-EP_A https://lnkd.in/gjYUsaWB Professional individual social media LisaManns6 

Know your Kids! Parents, work hard to develop a strong relationship with your children. Ask them about their lives and be aware of who they are interacting with. Awareness is the best method of prevention for human trafficking. Source: childrensmercy #humantrafficking #schoolsafety #school #backtoschool #awareness #onlinesafety #safetytips #share #info #important #repost

April 30 is the last day of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join us in asking Leader Schumer to use his power to #ProtectKidsOnline. The creation and spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a rapidly growing problem, and the U.S. government has the power to end it with the Kids Online Safety Act, the EARN IT Act, and the STOP CSAM Act. These bills strengthen current policies to protect children from exploitation and abuse by holding tech companies accountable for the spread of CSAM online. Take two minutes to call Leader Schumer’s office in Washington, D.C. today by dialing 202-224-6542 OR #250 and saying ‘online child safety.’ Urge him to call a vote on KOSA (S.1409), the EARN IT Act (S.1207) and the STOP CSAM Act (S.1199). Or visit https://lnkd.in/eH6r2DyJ to learn more. Technology created this monster, only technology can #TakeItDown.

There has been an alarming rise in financial #sextortion involving youth. Brand-new Thorn research, to be released on April 4, gives insight into just how pervasive this harm has become. The study, conducted in partnership with National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, reveals that on average, 632 reports of sextortion are received by NCMEC weekly, with more than two-thirds involving financial demands. Join us Thursday, April 4 at 10 AM PST for a critical conversation on the report findings to learn: • who’s being targeted • what tactics perpetrators are using • how these high-stakes threats are impacting youth victims We’ll also be joined by a parent survivor courageously sharing their story to help other families avoid the same tragedy. Attend the event: https://lnkd.in/g3hMyGZE

Today, Dr Shaheda Omar, Director of The Teddy Bear Foundation, alongside Sheri Errington, addressed a critical issue at the PSYSSA Conference: children’s exposure to pornography. In an increasingly digital world, our children face new and complex threats to their mental and emotional well-being. Dr Omar and Ms Errington are leading the way in raising awareness of this sensitive topic, discussing its profound impact on young minds, and advocating for comprehensive support systems to protect our most vulnerable. At The Teddy Bear Foundation, we believe education and prevention are key to safeguarding children from the harmful effects of exposure to inappropriate content. Together, we can build a safer digital space and ensure every child’s right to a protected childhood. #ChildProtection #MentalHealthMatters #TeddyBearFoundation #ChildrensSafety #DigitalSafety #PornographyAwareness #SupportAndPrevention

Please, Please, Please do what ever you can to help those and their siblings and families who have their world and heart hurting so badly. Crushed with grief. Many having lost loved ones as a result of abuse or harmful content online. Support the charities Corporate and individuals help those who grieve to have access to charities who will support bereavement and the whole family. Build towers of Corporate support that will promote prevention and give lasting firm foundations to stop hearts hurting and give help to children many who daily internalise their fear behind locked doors. Counselling and Pop up Campus and School and College information points and well being sessions? NSPCC PLEASE LIST LINKING ORGANISATIONS IN YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK THAT EDUCATE STAFF, FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES SO THAT HELP CAN BE SOUGHT. Deepest love goes to those who have suffered or are suffering today.