#youth-protection
#youth-protection

fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk

Council safeguarding restructure criticised after boy, 16, shot dead in Stockwell

Lambeth Council's decision to redesign the Contextual Safeguarding Team amid rising violence is seen as misguided by local union representatives.

fromwww.bbc.com

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Takeaway staff to spot signs of teen exploitation

Chicken Cottage is training staff to identify signs of exploitation among teenagers to prevent criminal activities.

4 days ago

Privacy professionals

Public meeting on how to keep young people and vulnerable residents safe in Ongar

A public meeting will address safety for youth and anti-social behavior in Ongar on May 28.

London politics

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk

Council safeguarding restructure criticised after boy, 16, shot dead in Stockwell

Lambeth Council's decision to redesign the Contextual Safeguarding Team amid rising violence is seen as misguided by local union representatives.

fromwww.bbc.com

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Takeaway staff to spot signs of teen exploitation

Chicken Cottage is training staff to identify signs of exploitation among teenagers to prevent criminal activities.

4 days ago

Privacy professionals

Public meeting on how to keep young people and vulnerable residents safe in Ongar

A public meeting will address safety for youth and anti-social behavior in Ongar on May 28.

more#community-safety

Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16

Instagram introduces restricted Teen Accounts to enhance safety for users under 16, with privacy settings, content controls, and parental monitoring.

Parenting

fromFortune Well

Instagram makes teen accounts private by default

Instagram is enhancing safety for teens by making accounts private by default and implementing new protective measures.

fromSacramento Bee

1 week ago

SF parents

Social media warning label bill moves forward in California legislature

California's AB 56 proposes mandatory black box warnings on social media to address mental health concerns among youth.

fromThe New Yorker

3 months ago

Business

App Privacy Updates for Teens

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default to enhance safety and privacy for young users.

Digital life

fromMashable

Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16

Instagram introduces restricted Teen Accounts to enhance safety for users under 16, with privacy settings, content controls, and parental monitoring.

Parenting

fromFortune Well

Instagram makes teen accounts private by default

Instagram is enhancing safety for teens by making accounts private by default and implementing new protective measures.

fromSacramento Bee

1 week ago

SF parents

Social media warning label bill moves forward in California legislature

California's AB 56 proposes mandatory black box warnings on social media to address mental health concerns among youth.

fromThe New Yorker

3 months ago

Business

App Privacy Updates for Teens

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default to enhance safety and privacy for young users.

more#social-media

fromLindsey Gamble

1 week ago

Pinterest Launches In-App Alerts to Help Teens Stay Focused During School Hours - Lindsey Gamble

Pinterest introduces notifications to help students focus during school hours, encouraging users to pause app usage while promoting responsible digital behavior.

#online-safety

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

4 months ago

Global Age Verification Measures: 2024 in Review

Mandatory age verification threatens rights to privacy and speech under the pretext of child protection.

fromFast Company

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Poker

YouTube is cracking down on gambling content. Here's what's changing

YouTube is banning links to unapproved gambling sites to safeguard youth viewers.

New age restrictions will limit access to online gambling content.

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Brianna Ghey's mother hits out at potential watering down of Online Safety Bill

The call for stronger online safety measures is emphasized, highlighting the urgency due to youth vulnerability.

Public donations support independent journalism, ensuring access to critical reporting for all.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

4 months ago

Global Age Verification Measures: 2024 in Review

Mandatory age verification threatens rights to privacy and speech under the pretext of child protection.

Poker

fromFast Company

fromwww.independent.co.uk

YouTube is cracking down on gambling content. Here's what's changing

YouTube is banning links to unapproved gambling sites to safeguard youth viewers.

New age restrictions will limit access to online gambling content.

UK politics

3 weeks ago

Brianna Ghey's mother hits out at potential watering down of Online Safety Bill

The call for stronger online safety measures is emphasized, highlighting the urgency due to youth vulnerability.

Public donations support independent journalism, ensuring access to critical reporting for all.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children site scrubbed of transgender kids

The removal of transgender references from critical resources undermines protections for at-risk youth.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

4 months ago

London

Thugs hurl rocks at Jewish school bus and shout f**k Israel' in suspected north London hate crime

Jewish schoolchildren faced abuse while traveling on buses, causing fear and requiring increased security measures.

Parenting

fromBuzzFeed

5 months ago

Keke Palmer Recalled Her Agent's Disturbing Response To Her Fears Over Kissing A 17-Year-Old Actor At Age 12

The article highlights public outrage over an agent's inappropriate remarks to a minor, reflecting broader concerns about child safety in such contexts.

#lgbtq-rights

fromLGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapist sued to be able to convert LGBTQ+ kids. A federal court just said "no." - LGBTQ Nation

The federal appeals court upheld Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, reinforcing protections for LGBTQ+ youth.

fromAdvocate.com

Privacy professionals

Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order

Kentucky has outlawed conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing the protection of LGBTQ+ youth against scientifically discredited practices.

fromLGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapist sued to be able to convert LGBTQ+ kids. A federal court just said "no." - LGBTQ Nation

The federal appeals court upheld Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, reinforcing protections for LGBTQ+ youth.

fromAdvocate.com

Privacy professionals

Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order

Kentucky has outlawed conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing the protection of LGBTQ+ youth against scientifically discredited practices.

more#lgbtq-rights

#social-media-regulation

Marketing

fromTime Out New York

10 months ago

TikTok and Instagram might soon look very different for NYC teens

Governor Hochul aims to ban addictive feeds on social media platforms to protect youth from mental health impacts.

fromSocial Media Today

Privacy professionals

US Attorney Generals Endorse Plan to Social Media Warning Labels

American regulators are advocating for safety labels on social media to warn about risks to children's mental health.

Marketing

fromTime Out New York

10 months ago

TikTok and Instagram might soon look very different for NYC teens

Governor Hochul aims to ban addictive feeds on social media platforms to protect youth from mental health impacts.

fromSocial Media Today