Bullying doesn’t just happen on school grounds anymore. (Ruby Washington/The New York Times) Research indicates that as many as 75 percent of teens have been bullied online, but only one in 10 have reported the problem to parents or other adults, a new study shows. The study, published in the September issue of The Journal...Read More
As Saskatchewan considers whether to restrict social media use for children under the age of 16, an online safety educator says meaningful change will require education, stronger regulation, and accountability from technology companies. Val Caldwell is an online safety educator and public speaker based in western Manitoba who works as an independent consultant, delivering presentations...Read More
When I checked my 10-year-old daughter’s TikTok messages in early February 2026, I expected to find the usual mix of dance challenges, school jokes and anime clips. Instead, I saw a stranger ask her, “Do you like children?” She responded to the stranger: “I’m not a MAP.” I had never heard the term before. When...Read More
Sex predator denied parole Photo: Castanet FILE – A Parole Board of Canada decision A Kamloops-area man who was sentenced for over four years in federal prison for grooming and repeatedly sexually abusing a young family friend has been denied parole. The man cannot be named under a court-ordered publication ban put in place to...Read More
The holiday season brings a unique kind of magic for families. It is a time defined by generosity, togetherness, and the excitement of finding the perfect present. For millions of children around the world, the top item on their list is a digital gateway to creativity: a Roblox gift card. These colorful cards, found in...Read More
Major social media platforms have expressed concern over the expiration of key child safety provisions in the European Union. On April 3, 2026, certain protections under the EU ePrivacy Directive expired after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a replacement. The expired rules had allowed platforms to scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) without...Read More
This week, it was revealed that despite the Australian government’s world-first teen social media ban, around seven in 10 children remain on major platforms. What’s more, the eSafety report also shows that there has been no notable change in cyberbullying or image-based abuse reported by children. For a policy that was touted as the solution...Read More
Keeping children safe online. That was the premise behind a special convocation recently held for dozens of Northwestern Middle School students. The event was spearheaded by NMS teacher Paula Davis and featured a presentation from Kokomo Police Department Det. Sgt. Drew Wallsmith and former Howard Superior Court 2 Judge Brant Parry. “About four-and-a-half years ago,...Read More
“These are not grooming gangs. These are rape gangs” Mohan Singh has spent decades supporting vulnerable children in the UK, long before grooming scandals hit the headlines. As founder of the Sikh Awareness Society, he has seen firsthand how predatory gangs target young people, offering gifts or attention before coercing them into sexual abuse. Singh...Read More
