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Child safety matters. The Online Harms Act is not just about holding online platforms accountable; it’s about creating a safer digital world for everyone. We’re taking concrete actions to help protect children by ensuring they can navigate the internet safely. Learn more about how the Act can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/ej_suUJg #OnlineHarmsAct Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice du Canada

Child safety online is a shared responsibility, yet the online world often lacks the necessary safeguards, leaving children vulnerable to exploitation. Together with @Eurochild and @TerreDesHommesNetherlands, #ECPAT is amplifying children's voices on online safety. 💡Curious about their insights? 👉️Dive into the early findings of the #VOICEResearch: 👉️Stay tuned for the full report launch in spring 2024. #SaferInternetDay #SID24 #DownToZero #ChildSafety #Online

🚨This week, the U.S. Senate passed the most significant online child safety bill in decades! Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) received bipartisan support in the Senate, but your help is still needed! 🚨 KOSA was drafted after a series of emotional hearings focused on the harms of social media on young people. This legislation intends to keep children safer in these key ways: ✅Require social media companies to better protect users under age 17. ✅Provide guardians with more control over minors' use of a platform, and prevent certain features such as autoplay. ✅Establish dedicated pages on which users can report harmful content. The bill will still face many hurdles before being passed as law. Show your support by using the link below to urge your representative to cosponsor KOSA! 🔗https://lnkd.in/ek3a3Dap #StopOppression #SheIsNotForSale

Do you work in the child protection industry? Every year, we hold various events about child online safety, the latest technological developments, the best approaches and future solutions to tackle harmful content online and make the internet safer for children. Registering for our Event Updates will inform you about our expert insights webinars, annual summit, and more. Listen to industry leaders, get involved in critical conversations and let your voice be heard. Join now: https://bit.ly/3ikzgg0 We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. #stayinformed #CSAMprevention #generalupdates #updates #network #report #CSAM #childsafety #prevention #strongertogether #newsletter #signup #childprotection #digitalsafety #networkupdates

Canada is considered one of the safest places to raise kids, except when they are online. In this bone-chilling awareness campaign by Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc., six courageous mothers share their personal stories. Each tells their kid’s experiences of online child exploitation from the same places they assumed their child would be safe, like a music room at school or their bedrooms. https://lnkd.in/gGTRxbk3 Education is one of the main tools we have to prevent this crime. We have two workshops specifically focused on online safety – Safer Space for youth and Keeping Kids Safe Online for adults. Find out more about each, and how to book, on our website. Safer Space: https://lnkd.in/gSAW6Kke Keeping Kids Safe Online: https://lnkd.in/gPn5kgnq #CanadianCentreForChildProtection #ChildrenOfTheStreet #OnlineSafety #stopsextortion #onlineawareness ##SafeSpacesForKids #keepingkidssafeonline #COSWeCare

Catch Up on Critical Conversations in Child Protection! Did you miss our riveting Critical Conversations in Child Protection webinar last autumn? Fear not! You can now dive into the enlightening discussion by watching the recording here: https://lnkd.in/e6D6rTkJ Webinar Highlights: Title: “What Intersectionality and Critical Race Theory Offer Child Protection Professionals” Presenters: Vanisha Jassal and Isobel Drew Overview: Explore the powerful intersection of race, identity, and child protection. Discover how these critical theories enrich our understanding and practice. Don’t miss this essential overview! Tune in, learn, and be part of the conversation that shapes a brighter future for vulnerable children

This new SPECTRUM-led study is the first in Canada to use whole-population data to isolate impacts of custodial decisions on First Nations children involved with Child Protection Services. Results suggest there are worse health and legal outcomes for First Nations children who were placed in care compared with those who remained supervised in their home with an open CPS file. While the fear of potential consequences for not apprehending a child who is judged “at risk" may drive some decision-making in Child Protection Services, results from this study demonstrate the real harms that can and do result from children being taken into care. This new knowledge should inform decision-making at both the service and policy levels, including support for Indigenous communities across Canada which are beginning to enact their own child and family laws.

Are you prepared to handle child protection concerns involving employees in your school? 🚸🎙️ Tune into our FREE on-demand webinar to gain essential knowledge from experts in the field, including how to effectively respond to sensitive situations and create a safe environment for all students. What you'll learn: ✅ Case study example with practical guidance on best practice initial responses and the steps involved ✅ The importance of reporting to police, making statutory child protection reports and other reporting obligations ✅ Key factors and domains in assessing and managing risk ✅ The five trauma-informed principles  ✅ Q&A session Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your child protection credentials - watch the webinar today. Watch it here 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02QyGDg0 #Ideagen #IdeagenCompliSpace #Education #ChildProtection #Webinar

My Body is My Body Programme - MBIMB Foundation Supports ECPAT International in Ending Online Child Abuse Images At My Body Is My Body, we stand with ECPAT International in their tireless mission to end the production, distribution, and consumption of child abuse material online. Every child deserves to grow up in a world free from exploitation and harm, and ECPAT is leading the charge to make this a reality. Their comprehensive program addresses this global issue by: • Advocating for Stronger Laws: Ensuring legal systems worldwide effectively criminalize child abuse images and hold offenders accountable. • Empowering Survivors: Offering resources and support to help survivors rebuild their lives with dignity. • Partnering with Tech: Working with technology companies to detect, report, and eliminate harmful content. Together, we can protect children and create safer online spaces. Learn more about ECPAT’s impactful work and how you can support at ECPAT.org. Let’s unite to protect children’s safety, dignity, and futures.