In the first 6 months of 2023, IWF found that there was a 257% increase in child sexual abuse involving 'sextortion' compared with the whole of 2022.

Additionally, older teens are the most at risk with teen boys being targeted most often.

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From 2019 to 2022, self-generated child sexual abuse material rose by 417%.

Learn about preventing sexual image-sharing among pre-teens so you can help them think critically about what they share with others.

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Undress #AI is a category of tools that let users 'nudify' images of clothed individuals. In 2023, there was a 2000% increase of spam referral links to websites that offer such services.

Learn about 'deepnudes' and the law to help keep children safe ⬇️

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A children head into their final term of the school year, you might be thinking of the coming changes -- particularly as they start Primary or move on to Secondary.

As they grow, it's important to stay on top of new issues. See our age guides to start ⬇️

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Your kids growing up means their online life is changing.

Get Smart About Smartphones so you can keep up with them.

Explore these helpful tips to get started ⬇️

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'The making, sending, sharing and storing of child-generated sexual images – or nudes – is one of the current key issues impacting on schools,' says teacher, Dr. Tamasine Preece.

See her insights into how schools could better deal with it ⬇️

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If your child plays #Roblox , you'll know just how many ways they can connect and communicate with friends.

Help them socialise online safely by making use of built-in #ParentalControls ⬇️

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Recent research shows that girls tend to see harassment and abuse as a standard part of life online. This normalisation leaves both boys and girls open to greater harms.

Use this conversation guide to help you tackle the issue ⬇️

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What do you think of when you hear the term 'esports'?

For many, they think of hours spent playing #VideoGames . But playing games is only one part of #esports .

Learn about the skills that children can develop and the potential career paths ⬇️

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Today, the government announced a new law where those who create sexually explicit #deepfakes will face prosecution in England & Wales.

Previously, it was only sharing such images that was against the law.

Learn more about deepfakes with this guide ⬇️

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Parents, wondering what rules will help guide your child's device usage?

Get Smart About Smartphones. Find out how with these helpful tips ⬇️

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If your child is a fan of #Pokemon , they might have come across Palworld.

Often described as 'Pokemon with guns', #Palworld already has millions of players worldwide despite still being in early access.

Here's what you need to know ⬇️

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Do you think your family needs a break from their devices?

Some parents dedicate one day per week to no devices, but it does take some getting used to (for both parent and child).

Our experts share tips if you want to give it a try ⬇️

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As your child gears up to head back to school, here's a reminder to revisit the #ParentalControls you've set on their apps, devices, platforms and networks to help them set their priorities ⬇️

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Between schoolwork, creative hobbies and working from home, the way one family uses internet and devices will be different from any other family.

Get support in setting boundaries with this Family Agreement template ⬇️

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By age 11, 27% of children said they had seen #pornography online.

Whether accidentally or due to curiosity, talking about porn before kids are exposed (& after) is essential to supporting their safety & understanding.

Find an age-appropriate guide ⬇️

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#WhatsApp groups are normal chats between multiple people. Unless your child has the right privacy settings, anyone can add them to a group.

Review your child's WhatsApp account & talk about privacy to help them take control of their safety ⬇️

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How do you make sure your child has a positive and healthy relationship with their digital devices?

With balance!

Learn how you can help them develop positive habits to support their #wellbeing ⬇️

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#Deepfakes use AI technology to manipulate video and audio. As this technology becomes more advanced, it can be harder for children to tell what is real and what is fake.

See what you can do to help them think critically about what they see ⬇️

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