Tag #Child Safety

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Arrest Made in International Sextortion Scheme that Led to Teen's Suicide

Following the suicide of 17-year-old Ryan Last in 2022 due to an international sextortion scheme, Alfred Kassi, the alleged perpetrator, and three accomplices were arrested in Côte d'Ivoire; they will be prosecuted there under cybercrime laws.

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Parents Coalition Demands Congressional Investigation into Meta's AI Child Safety

The American Parents Coalition is urging Congress to investigate Meta for prioritizing user engagement over child safety in its AI chatbots, citing a Wall Street Journal report detailing sexually explicit conversations between the chatbot and underage users, a claim Meta contests while highlighting ...

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24% of German Children Report Online Sexual Approaches

A survey in Germany reveals that 24 percent of children have experienced online sexual approaches from adults, highlighting the need for increased cybergrooming awareness in schools and open communication with parents; the "fragzebra.de" website offers reporting mechanisms.

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EU Seeks Tighter Tech Regulations to Protect Children Online

EU ministers met to discuss stronger online child protection measures, including potential bans on social media for under-15s and mobile phones in schools, reflecting concerns about misinformation, addiction, and cyberbullying.

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New Zealand Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, proposes a ban on social media for children under 16, mirroring Australia's recent legislation, to combat harmful content, cyberbullying, and exploitation, with social media companies facing potential fines of up to NZ$2 million for non-compliance.

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Burlington Schools Face Backlash Over Sexually Explicit Student Survey

Parents in Burlington, MA are furious after students as young as 11 were asked graphic sexual questions on a school survey; the district failed to inform parents of the survey's content and gave it to students who opted out, leading to two federal complaints and the suspension of future surveys.

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UK Children Advertised Stab-Proof Vests on Social Media Amidst Knife Crime Surge

Videos on TikTok and Snapchat are advertising stab-proof vests to children for £50, raising concerns about rising UK knife crime and the potential for increased violence among young people, with campaigners demanding government action due to the lack of legal restrictions on their sale.

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RCMP Re-search Areas Near Home of Missing Nova Scotia Siblings

Six-year-old Lilly and four-year-old Jack Sullivan went missing from their Lansdowne, Nova Scotia home on May 2nd; police are re-searching areas around the residence and have interviewed 35 people, following up on over 180 tips, but the children remain missing despite extensive searches.

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Controversial Sex Education Slides Removed After Leak

A leaked draft PowerPoint presentation from Bridgend council in Wales, intended for school sex education, included a slide suggesting consent legitimizes strangulation during sex; the council claims it was a draft, removed after professional feedback, but the incident raised concerns about sex educa...

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Daniel Morcombe Murder Spurs Major Australian Child Safety Initiative

On December 7, 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe was abducted and murdered in Australia; this tragedy led to the creation of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, a leading child safety organization that has distributed over two million resources and raised over $20 million.

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Early Exposure to Violent Online Pornography: A Growing Concern

A study reveals that 15% of children are exposed to pornography by age 10, with the average age being 12; most online pornography depicts violence against women; and parents often underestimate their children's exposure, highlighting the need for proactive measures.

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France Announces Stricter School Bus Driver Controls After Fatal Accident

In response to a fatal school bus accident in Eure-et-Loir, France, where the driver was under the influence of drugs, the French government announced stricter controls including increased random drug testing for drivers, a new student alert system, and the exploration of technology to prevent bus s...

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