Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Turning “Power for Good” into Everyday Protection Online 

From Monday November 10th to Friday November 14th, schools and trusts across the UK will mark Anti-Bullying Week 2025 under the theme “Power for Good.” Led by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, the campaign celebrates how small, everyday actions from pupils, staff, parents, and technology partners can challenge bullying and create safer environments.   That message has never […]

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How R;pple Technology Is Saving Lives Online

The Power of Digital Intervention In today’s connected world, technology plays a crucial role in both enabling and protecting online experiences. While the internet offers endless information and community, it can also expose vulnerable individuals to harmful content, especially when searching for terms related to self-harm or suicide. That’s where R;pple, a groundbreaking suicide prevention

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How R;pple Technology is Saving Lives Online

The Power of Digital Intervention In today’s connected world, technology plays a crucial role in both enabling and protecting online experiences. While the internet offers endless information and community, it can also expose vulnerable individuals to harmful content, especially when searching for terms related to self-harm or suicide. That’s where R;pple, a groundbreaking suicide prevention

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Protecting Students from Early Exposure to Online Pornography

Understanding the Risks of Early Exposure to Online Pornography A recent GB News article highlighted growing concerns about children as young as eight encountering explicit online content. Described as a “tsunami of porn addiction,” this trend reflects a wider problem that educators, parents, and policymakers are struggling to contain. While headlines can be dramatic, a

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Netsweeper: Protecting Students from Early Exposure to Online Pornography 

Understanding the Risks of Early Exposure to Online Pornography  A recent GB News article highlighted growing concerns about children as young as eight encountering explicit online content. Described as a “tsunami of porn addiction,” this trend reflects a wider problem that educators, parents, and policymakers are struggling to contain.  While headlines can be dramatic, a

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The Role of Schools in Suicide Prevention 

Each September, the world comes together to recognize Suicide Awareness Month and observe World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10)—a time to raise awareness, break stigma, and create hope through action. For students, schools play a vital role in this global effort.  In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, students face mounting academic, social, and emotional pressures.

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Global Impact of EU Age Verification Law – July 25, 2025 

As children spend more time online, often from a very young age, the need to protect them from harmful or age-inappropriate content has become urgent. In the European Union, July 25, 2025, marks the compliance deadline for new legislation requiring platforms to implement strict age verification and assurance technologies. This isn’t just a symbolic date,

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Sextortion: The Hidden Threat to Kids Online 

In an increasingly digital world, our children are growing up online—socializing, learning, and exploring on platforms that didn’t exist a generation ago. But with these opportunities come serious risks, including one of the most insidious and growing threats facing youth today: sextortion.  This form of online exploitation has devastating emotional, psychological, and even physical consequences

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CIPA Compliance in Libraries: What You Need to Know 

Public libraries have long been champions of equitable access to information. In the digital age, that role includes providing safe, secure, and reliable internet access for people of all ages. But with this responsibility comes a legal obligation to protect minors from harmful online content—especially when federal funding is involved. This is where CIPA compliance

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The Language of Suicide: The Power of Words in Mental Health 

In today’s hyperconnected world, where words travel fast and conversations often unfold online, the language we use to talk about suicide matters more than ever—especially when young people are involved. Language has the power to shape attitudes, influence behaviour, and either reduce or reinforce stigma. For youth navigating emotional challenges, the words they hear—or don’t

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How to Spot Social Media Red Flags

Social media platforms have transformed the way we connect, share, and consume information. From keeping in touch with friends to staying on top of breaking news and trends, these platforms have become a core part of daily life. However, with this constant connectivity comes an increased risk of online scams. Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated

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Navigating the Digital World: A Lesson from Adolescence and the Power of Web Filtering 

In today’s digital age, online safety is paramount—especially for younger generations. The Netflix series Adolescence offers a powerful portrayal of how the challenges of growing up intersect with the online world. Beyond the typical struggles of youth, the series highlights a critical issue: the prevalence of online misogyny and harmful digital content that affects the

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