Tag: Helplines
SWGfL Calls on Other Nations to Implement Essential Online Safety Initiatives
This week, SWGfL attended the ITU Regional Development Forum where we spoke to representatives all across Europe about essential online safety initiatives.
25th May 2023
UK Safer Internet Centre Launches Don’t Steal My Right to Appeal Campaign
The Online Safety Bill is looking to remove an essential protection that is supporting individuals to report and remove online content. Find out more
9th May 2023
SWGfL Shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2023
SWGfL is delighted to announce that we have made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, in the Education and Training category.
3rd May 2023
SWGfL Presents Online Harm Research at the House of Commons
SWGfL attended the Houses of Parliament to present an exclusive look at the latest research from Report Harmful Content. Find out what happened
24th February 2023
Top Tips for Staying Safe Online This Holiday Season
While the holiday season is in full form and Christmas is just around the corner, we have highlighted some tips for keeping children and young people safe online!
16th December 2022
Harmful Sexual Behaviour Resources and Training – Support for Professionals
The team behind the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service have now developed a variety of resources and training materials to help professionals. Discover more in our latest article.
9th December 2022
Independent Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse Report Exemplifies How Essential Support Services Are
The Independent Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse has released its final report. Read our response and find out why the need for support services is more important than ever.
21st October 2022
Minerva Will Tackle The ‘Silencing Effect’ of Online Abuse
To counteract online abuse and harms, SWGfL is developing Minerva as a central platform and bespoke AI tool to assist those experiencing online abuse. Find out more.
7th October 2022
Molly Russell Inquest – Conclusions and Response
The full inquest in relation to the death of Molly Russell completed on the 30 September. In this article we highlight the conclusions.
3rd October 2022
Molly Russell Inquest – Advice for Professionals
This article is to provide advice for professionals working with children and young people around the Inquest in relation to the death of Molly Russell
20th September 2022
Online Safety Bill Set to Remove Essential Support for Victims of Online Harm
The Online Safety Bill is currently looking to dismantle an essential obligation that supports victims of online harm. Take a look at our article and see what is being proposed.
14th June 2022
Revenge Porn Helpline Report Launch – Cases and Trends Seen in 2021
The Revenge Porn Helpline have launched their 2021 report. Discover more about their findings and report trends, here.
20th May 2022
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 – Advice from SWGfL and our Helplines
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, focusing on loneliness. Here, we provide guidance and resources to support professionals or the young people in their care, throughout and beyond the week.
12th May 2022
Bridging the Gap: National Stalking Helpline Conference 27th April 2022
The National Stalking Awareness Week Conference is taking place on the 27th. Here, the Revenge Porn Helpline takes you through the importance of the conference and the awareness week.
20th April 2022
How do young people use online platforms positively?
Online platforms like social media have a stigma attached to it. For some, social media platforms are like the Wild West; unregulated, ruthless, frantic. However the latest report from Ofcom contradicts these thoughts by suggesting that young people are using online spaces positively.
11th April 2022
ITU Launches POP: Protection Through Online Participation
In collaboration with SWGfL, the ITU has launched Protection through online participation. Find out more about what POP is through our latest article.
16th February 2022