Almost everyone has experienced bullying, either directly or indirectly and as a victim and/or perpetrator. Common types of bullying include physical, verbal, social and more, including cyberbullying, which is becoming more popular as the majority of individuals (and teens) have access to mobile devices. As the new school year nears, it’s especially important for parents and guardians...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. – A New Mexico jury determined Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms, a verdict that signals a changing tide against tech companies and the government’s willingness to crack down. The landmark decision comes after a nearly...Read More

BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – A Louisiana man will be castrated as part of his sentence for aggravated crimes against nature. The Bossier-Webster Parish District Attorney’s office said Monday that Zachary Dewayne Doolittle, 40, pleaded guilty to aggravated crimes against nature. Doolittle was sentenced to 45 years in prison. Zachary Dewayne Doolittle, 40, has...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico jury found Tuesday that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law. The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta — which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp — prioritized profits...Read More

A growing surge in CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) circulating online has become an urgent concern for authorities and child protection organizations across the EU. As digital platforms continue to play a central role in communication, the challenge of tackling child sexual exploitation has intensified. The main issue lies in the expiration of a temporary...Read More

A serial sexual predator at the center of a KSL Investigation has been charged in three new felony cases while incarcerated. Read more: https://ksltv.com/?p=896267 —- Socials for KSL TV:Tweets by KSL5TVhttps://www.facebook.com/ksltvhttps://www.instagram.com/kslnews/ Socials for KSL NewsRadio:Tweets by kslnewsradiohttps://www.facebook.com/KSLNewsradio/https://www.instagram.com/ksl_newsradio/ Source link ——————————————————– Click Here For The Original Source.Read More

I just returned from 12 days in Davos, London, and Brussels, where my goal was to encourage political leaders to raise the minimum age to 16 for opening or having social media accounts in their countries. This is the second of my four norms for a healthier childhood, laid out in my book, The Anxious...Read More

***DISCLAIMER*** The topics discussed in this article may be sensitive to some readers. If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department. NYS Statewide Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-342-3720 Mandated Reporter Hotline: 1-800-635-1522 For deaf or hard of hearing, call TDD/TTY at: 1-800-638-5163or have your Video Relay System provider call: 1-800-342-3720 To report an incident...Read More

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The proposed legislation aims to shield Massachusetts youth from the harmful mental health impacts of social media and cellphone overuse.Boston Today The Massachusetts House of Representatives plans to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would prohibit social media use for children under 14, require parental consent...Read More

Story Highlights Parental fear same now as after Newtown and Parkland school shootings 12% of parents say child has expressed worry about safety at school WASHINGTON, D.C. — As summer winds down and children from kindergarten through high school head back to school, 34% of parents remain fearful for their safety. At...Read More