Malaysia is intensifying efforts to safeguard children online as policymakers and researchers highlight the growing risks minors face on social media. Experts say restricting access for users under 16 could help limit exposure to harmful material and online predators. According to a Bernama report, academics and parents are increasingly supporting stronger safeguards following the introduction...Read More
The spirit of unity and community responsibility took centre stage as Child Protection Week was officially launched recently at Umhlangeni Pre-Primary School in Randfontein. The initiative was spearheaded by the Randfontein police, in partnership with Lenmed Randfontein Private Hospital. • ALSO READ: ‘Child safety is everyone’s responsibility’ The event brought together key stakeholders committed to...Read More
June 6, 2026, 5:06 a.m. CT Tennesseans know the key to protecting kids is to put parents in charge. We’ve led the nation in defending parental rights and ensuring robust parental oversight of kids’ education, healthcare and extra-curriculars. However, there is one place where parents continue to lack meaningful tools to supervise and protect their children: smartphones and tablets. Today, children as young as 8 years old are spending upwards of...Read More
Phones and water don’t mix. Long says a child can drown in the time it takes to send a text. “I’m not shaming anyone—phones are designed to capture our attention,” she says. “The rule in my house: phone goes away during bath time, pool time, and any time a car is moving in the driveway....Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died, used with the permission of their family. The association representing Northern Territory foster carers has voiced its support for proposed changes to child protection laws, arguing the interests of families are currently being put...Read More
Kamal for Child Safety Task Force to curb child abuse Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal today spoke at the Shaheed Abu Sayeed Convention Centre in Shahbagh. Photo: BSS DHAKA, June 6, 2026 (BSS) – Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal today called for the formation of a national...Read More
The fire service is backing Child Safety Week, promoting practical steps families can take to protect children from harm at home, outdoors and near water. With warmer weather approaching and children spending more time outside, NFRS is emphasising the need for supervision and hazard awareness. Joe Hunter, group manager for community risk and response at...Read More
Tioga County officials say the money will strengthen local efforts to keep children safe while traveling. OWEGO, NY (607NewsNow) — Tioga County Public Health is getting a grant. The Community Foundation of South Central New York has awarded the department $5,000 for the county’s child passenger safety program. “Correct car seat installation and use are critical to...Read More
By Zaheer Kachwala April 13 (Reuters) – Videogame platform Roblox on Monday said it will create tailored accounts for young users in a push to shore up online safety, as it deals with intense global scrutiny over concerns of child endangerment. Through the company’s age-check nL6N3WT1HT system or parental verification, Roblox will assign users aged...Read More
Meta unveiled new safety features on Tuesday to limit harmful content shown to teenagers on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger, its first major policy change since the company was found liable in March for harming a young woman with the design of its platforms. The features will limit how frequently teenagers are shown posts about topics...Read More
