Articles Archive
New Apple Feature Warns Users About Unwanted Nude Images
Apple have announced that they will include a ‘Sensitive Content Warning’ when adults receive a photo or a video that contains nude imagery. Find out more in this article.
7th June 2023
UK Safer Internet Centre Publish 2023 Appropriate Filtering & Monitoring Definitions
The UK Safer Internet Centre has published updated appropriate filtering and monitoring definitions for 2023.
30th May 2023
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
New Data Released from the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service
SWGfL has released a new, downloadable infographic with data revealing how the service supported cases throughout its pilot in 2022.
22nd May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week – Anxiety Online
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's theme is anxiety. Find out more about how to look after yourself online.
18th May 2023
Staying Safe When Buying and Selling Personal Items Online
In this guidance we explore the process of buying and selling personal items online and what needs to be considered for staying safe.
16th May 2023
Supporting Social Media Influencers: A New Podcast Episode with Eman Kellam
In Episode 11 of the Interface Podcast, Eman Kellam joins our hosts to discuss how to support social media influencers in schools.
12th 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
Out of Hours - How Online Chatbots Can Support
Our online chatbot Reiya has been used by thousands of people looking for out-of-hours support for the Revenge Porn Helpline and Report Harmful Content.
28th April 2023
Responding to Incidents Involving Online and Offline Harm
Included in this article are some steps schools can take to help prevent and manage incidents involving harm on and offline.
25th April 2023
Addressing Harmful Sexual Behaviour
In this article we explore ways in which professionals can address harmful sexual behaviour whilst looking at what the current research is showing.
21st April 2023
Revenge Porn Helpline Releases Annual Report Looking at Data and Trends from 2022
The Revenge Porn Helpline has released their latest report documenting how they supported those impacted by intimate image abuse throughout 2022.
18th April 2023
Pornography and Young People: A New Interface Podcast Episode with Professor Andy Phippen
Professor Andy Phippen joins the Interface Podcast to discuss how teachers can effectively approach the subject of pornography with young people.
14th April 2023
Professionals Online Safety Helpline Releases Annual Report
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has now released their latest annual report exploring findings and trends across 2021 – 2022.
8th April 2023
Ofcom Report Explores Young People’s Relationship with Digital Technology
Ofcom's latest report looks at how young people are interacting with social media, forming relationships and identifying misinformation online.
6th April 2023