Survey suggests half of young suffering mental health stigma ‘bullied by friends’
More than half of young people who experience stigma due to mental health problems say their own friends are the ones who bully them. A new poll of more than
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NSPCC warn internet ‘playground for paedophiles’ as abuse figures rise
The internet can be a “playground for paedophiles”, the NSPCC has warned after new figures suggested increasing numbers of children are raising concerns about online abuse and grooming. Statistics from
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Experts warn autistic people much more vulnerable to drifting into cyber crime
Autistic people are vulnerable to sliding into cyber crime and potentially being targeted by organised gangs, experts have said. The warning comes as the National Crime Agency – Britain’s version
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Warning issued over childrens’ tech as NSPCC report spike in online grooming
Parents who buy electronic gadgets for their children this Christmas have been warned about the risks of online grooming following an alarming rise in reported cases. In 2014/15 ChildLine carried
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Campaigners welcome ‘huge step forward’ on new revenge porn laws
People who share sexually explicit images without consent could be jailed for up to two years from today, as new revenge porn laws come into force. Campaigners and victims have
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Online child sex abuse images soar as watchdog removes 31,000 files
The number of web pages found with images of child sexual abuse soared by 137% last year, a UK internet watchdog has revealed. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) said it
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Academic presents research on risks faced by children online
An academic from the University of West London’s (UWL) School of Psychology, Social Work and Human Sciences, presented research at a recent conference about the risks that children face online.
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Scottish Government commission research into cyber-bullying
Research is to be carried out for the first time in Scotland to help deal with the “new challenges” posed by online bullying, Learning Minister Alasdair Allan said. The work,
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Northern Ireland report calls for better online protection
A report has called on the executive to do more to protect children using the internet and social media. An estimated 80% of children go online every day, some for
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ChildLine report finds more children seeking support for cyberbullying
A report by ChildLine reveals a marked increase in the number of children and young people contacting the charity seeking support on issues including cyberbullying, self- harm and suicide. The
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