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Besafe Online
Online Safety Workshops
for Specific School Year Groups
Children and young adults are over-sharing daily through direct messaging, picture messaging, social media,
gaming and technology. Children and Young adults can become intentional victims of exploitation by behaving
illegally or inappropriately, however with the evolutional of technology and connectivity they can become
unintentional victims through lack of awareness and education. What child and young adults don't understand is
that people besides their friends (i.e. Colleges, law enforcement, principals, parents, and potential employers) are
looking in on these behaviours constantly. Parents also need to be aware of the possible consequences, and case
examples are used to drive these points home. If children and young adults are old enough to be given or use an
internet enable devices for social media or gaming, then they are old enough to be taught 'Making the Right
Choice' can be crucial.
Jonathan Taylor MSc
www.besafe-online.co.uk [e-mail]