West Mercia Police continues its online safety training for the region's parents & guardians.
Police experts have been providing invaluable insights and tips for the region's parents; online webinars focused upon understanding and managing the risk from digital exploitation and vulnerability.
So what is Exploitation & vulnerability?
Well, it involves people using digital methods to exploit children and young people, there are many ways this could happen, including: following or befriending on social media and online chat or game sites to exploit them, or targeting them through online scams and cybercrime.
Children and young people may also be encouraged to take part in harmful activities, or hand over money or other items of value. Someone may be influencing their views and actions, or grooming them into a friendship or sexual relationship. They may be given gifts, money or a sense of value or importance.
Dedicated Expertise on Hand
For a number of months, West Mercia Police experts have been running online webinars through Eventbrite for parents & guardians, focusing on the topic of exploitation and online safety.
Each session aims to raise awareness and provide valuable insights on how to protect children and young people:
- Spotting the signs that your child might be being exploited;
- How to keep your child/young person safe online;
- How online influencers might be shaping the views of your child;
- Practical tips for you to help to keep your child safe online.
It's easy to join a free session with experts, simply click the banner below to see the list of sessions to choose from on Eventbrite.
