Project DRAGON-S

Is digitally generated CSAM illegal everywhere? Surprisingly not quite! While 40 out of 61 countries assessed have laws against this type of content, the legal status varies significantly. Read more here➡️ bit.ly/3U7HaZR @coe @eu_commission

Children are at a greater risk of sexual exploitation, abuse and violence, including both online and offline. This #EndChildSexAbuseDay learn more about the crucial work we do protecting child victims of sexual abuse and support our cause. iwf.org.uk

IICSA Changemakers have opened two surveys seeking the views and reflections from adult victim/survivors of child sexual abuse. Survey 1: Is about the Victim Code of Practice and whether survivors feel able to access and understand their rights. lnkd.in/eW7D4_9u Survey 2: is about support services for survivors of child sexual abuse and what best practice looks and feels like. lnkd.in/e-UcpwDu If you are an adult (over 18 years old) victim/survivor of child sexual abuse then you are welcome to take part. Both surveys remain open until Friday 22nd November. - They are anonymous - We do not ask for details of your abuse experience - You do not need to have disclosed to anyone - You do not need to have reported to the police

We work hard to tackle this growing trend through our two tools: #Spotter uses #Linguistics & #AI to detect #OnlineGrooming. #Shield provides #training on how #groomers & children communicate during online grooming conversations. Find out more at: tinyurl.com/32cvaem7

Crimes against children in South Yorkshire have risen by 28% since 2020, reflecting a 28% increase & mirroring national trends. Read more: tinyurl.com/2wn8bnue

Educating children & their caregivers is vital in tackling the spread of #OCSAE. That's why #DRAGON #Shield comes with a resource pack with activities to help children understand the importance of #OnlineSafety. Find out more on our website: swansea.ac.uk/project-dragon…

A new #OnlineSafety campaign taking place in #Jersey was announced at a conference held by the @NSPCC & the Safeguarding Partnership Board. This campaign aims to prevent children from being coerced into making explicit images. Read more: tinyurl.com/226duj8u

With #Australia looking to ban #SocialMedia for children, questions are being raised about #VideoGames & whether they should be included too. This article from @marcusdcarter & @darthtayrah argue they shouldn't. Find out why here: tinyurl.com/mr498e4y

Very enriching session on understanding #EmergingTech with speakers from @ProjectDragon_s, @OpenAI, @nyushanghai, @SanttilaPekka presenting innovative #AI and #VR tools to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse. More 👉 go.coe.int/rIHwH #EndChildSexualAbuseDay

Huge thanks to @DusNuria for brilliant presentation of the Dragon Shield - an innovative prevention tool for frontline professionals to counter online child sexual exploitation and abuse! #EndChildSexualAbuseDay

Following the story #OnlineGrooming offences have increased over the past year, @NSPCC are calling for @Ofcom to strengthen its approach to #OCSAE. Read more: tinyurl.com/26eu5z3d

#Roblox is introducing new safety features to protect young people after increasing criticism. From this month, under-13s will be barred from social hangouts in an effort to protect them from #OnlineGrooming. Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #OnlineSafety #OnlineHarms

Children are not only having to contend with #OnlineHarms but are being asked to wait for safety legislation to protect them. The Children's Commissioner says we need to do more to protect them. Read more: tinyurl.com/3n3zhtbz

It has been a year since the #OnlineSafetyAct came into effect but how effective has it been in keeping children #SafeOnline? Read more: tinyurl.com/48snwben

51% of 13-24 year olds have been lured into risky digital behaviour that could have led to #sextortion, but research from @Snapchat revealed awareness campaigns are resonating with young people, meaning fewer are falling victim to these schemes. More: tinyurl.com/4yc2z5tx

How do we keep children & young people safe online? This article from @ConversationUK contains essential reading for those seeking to tackle this very question. Read more: tinyurl.com/2pu4d6r8

Our PI, @DusNuria, will be presenting at the capacity-building event tomorrow as part of the 43rd meeting of the Lanzarote Committee with @CoE_children. We look forward to sharing our work with other people & organisations seeking to offer protection for Europe's children.

Equipping people with the knowledge of how groomers & children communicate during online grooming conversations is important in tackling this crime. Find out more: swansea.ac.uk/project-dragon…

Child grooming offences in the west have increased by 62% since new laws were introduced with #Snapchat & #TikTok being the most popular platforms for young people, says @NSPCC. Read more: tinyurl.com/5cmvpepr

That's why, throughout the development of #DRAGONShield, we've consulted with a Lived Experience Group & young people to ensure that the training we provide not only reflects their experience but also does so in a way that avoids any victim-blaming.