Tag: Social Media
What Could a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Mean for Schools?
Schools should begin considering how a social media ban might affect their online safety education and wider safeguarding responsibilities.
29th June 2026
Charging for NCII Takedown Services: Statement from SWGfL
Should victims pay for intimate image removal? Clarifying a victim centred approach to support and protection.
26th June 2026
SWGfL Response to Government Announcement on Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The Government has announced plans to introduce a ban on social media access for children under 16 - read our full response.
15th June 2026
Do Professionals Working with Children and Young People Want a Social Media Ban?
Findings suggest the conversation around children, social media, and online safety is far more complicated than the media headlines often imply.
1st June 2026
SWGfL Hosts NCII Event at TikTok: The Critical Role of Industry Partners
This event discussed how we can drive meaningful progress in preventing and responding to image-based abuse.
26th May 2026
The Take It Down Act Comes into Force
On 19 May 2026, the U.S. Take It Down Act (TIDA) came into force marking a significant milestone in the global response towards non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.
19th May 2026
SWGfL’s Response to the King’s Speech 2026
The King’s Speech set out an ambitious plan but also revealed notable and concerning gaps. Read our full statement here.
15th May 2026
Schools Invited to Join the Family Smart Start Pilot
Following the pilot launch, we are now inviting schools across the UK to take part in the next phase of this initiative.
11th May 2026
What Did People Report in 2025? – Insights from Report Harmful Content
Report Harmful Content (RHC) handled 1,302 cases of individuals reporting instances of online harm in 2025. Find out more.
5th May 2026
StopNCII.org Nominated for WSIS Prize 2026 — Cast Your Vote Today
We’re proud to share that StopNCII.org has once again been nominated for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026.
28th April 2026
What is Doomscrolling? – A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers
With so many people consuming large amounts of online content, the term “doomscrolling” has become so common.
28th April 2026
The Rise of Misinformation and Harmful Content During Times of Global Uncertainty
Find out how to respond and protect yourself online amidst times of uncertainty across the globe.
15th April 2026
SWGfL Statement: Increased Accountability from Social Media Firms
Recent cases have brought renewed attention to concerns around online features that encourage prolonged engagement and exposure to harmful content - read our statement.
30th March 2026
Instagram Releases Alerts for Parents When Teens Search for Self-Harm/ Suicide Terms
The news from Meta details how alerts will be sent to parents who use Instagram’s parental supervision tools.
23rd March 2026
Molly Rose Foundation Releases Documentary: Molly Vs the Machines
Our article explores Molly Vs the Machines, a powerful new documentary from the Molly Rose Foundation.
6th March 2026
Someone is Filming Me in Public Without My Consent – What Can I Do?
We outline what the real harms are associated with this behaviour, how it spreads online, and the limitations of the current legal systems.
13th February 2026