The new ‘Stranger Danger’: Tactics used in the online grooming of children
Descriptive list of grooming tactics and how the Internet has transformed “stranger danger
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CategoriesUncategorizedChildren’s Resistance During Online Grooming Interactions
The study identifies types of children’s discursive resistance based on established politeness and impoliteness taxonomies, and quantifies the tendency for children to produce these based on evidence from a specialist corpus of 80 online grooming chatlogs, shared by UK law enforcement for research purposes.
CategoriesUncategorizedWeProtect – Case Studies
A series of case study examples globally involving online child sexual exploitation, awareness campaigns, and community responses.
CategoriesUncategorizedCyber Predators, Real Risks
Practical guide referencing statistics about grooming, extortion, and red flags; useful for everyday awareness.
CategoriesUncategorizedOnline Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Nigeria – Factsheet
An advocacy factsheet detailing how grooming, coercion, and abuse manifest in Nigeria and gaps in law/enforcement.
CategoriesUncategorizedPsychological First Aid: Facilitator’s Manual (WHO)
The Psychological First Aid: Facilitator’s Manual for Orienting Field Workers provides a structured guide for training helpers in crisis situations. It outlines a step-by-step orientation to equip participants with the skills to offer supportive, practical assistance to those in distress. The manual emphasizes the importance of self-care for helpers and adapting the training to local […]
CategoriesUncategorizedAssociations Between Social Media, Adolescent Mental Health, and Wellbeing (systematic review)
This systematic review explores links between social media use and negative mental health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and body dissatisfaction. It also highlights associations between social media exposure and disordered eating, with body image, self-esteem, and anxiety often mediating these effects. The findings point to the need for strategies that address the psychological and […]
CategoriesUncategorizedGlobal Kids Online – main site (research & tools)
This toolkit supports researchers, policymakers, and civil society in conducting cross-national studies on children’s internet use. It provides both qualitative and quantitative tools to examine opportunities and risks in digital environments. The framework follows a child rights approach, accommodating diverse contexts and offering evidence to inform inclusive, protective policies for children’s online engagement.
CategoriesUncategorizedOpportunities to Advance Measurement of Adolescent Wellbeing
This article examines the need for stronger, more comprehensive data to guide adolescent well-being interventions and policies. It introduces the Adolescent Wellbeing Framework, which covers five key domains: good health, connectedness, safety, learning, and agency. Current measurement tools are described as fragmented and inconsistent, often focusing on narrow aspects of well-being. The article calls for […]
CategoriesUncategorizedGlobal Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) – UNICEF copy
This updated guidance offers countries a framework to strengthen adolescent health and well-being. It underscores the importance of investing in this stage of life to achieve both immediate health gains and long-term societal benefits. The second edition integrates new data, lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent advances in adolescent well-being to promote a more […]