Elaine Byrnes, Doctoral Researcher-Psychology, NUI Galway offers advice on what to to do if intimate images of your child are shared online.
Sharing nudes that could hurt or embarrass others causes real harm, damages reputations and changes lives forever.
It is NOT okay for anyone to pressure or coerce you into sending nudes online. If this happens to you, you are a victim of a crime.
Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice for parents on supporting their children online.
Detective Sergeant Mike Smyth goes through the history of laws protecting children online. Top Tip: The maximum prison sentence for child exploitation is twenty years.
Digital Ready Hub – ISPCC – Detective Sergeant Mike Smyth explains the potential legal implications of ‘sexting’. Top Tip: Remind your child to treat every individual they interact with online
Detective Sergeant Mike Smyth describes how cases of online grooming are dealt with by An Garda Síochána. Top Tip: Email your local garda station or call 1800 555 222 if
Digital Ready Hub – Detective Sergeant Mike Smyth explains what to do if a child is potentially being groomed online. Top Tip: Watch for signs of withdrawal and secrecy in
Detective Sergeant Mike Smyth talks about the ‘dark side of the internet’ and online grooming. Top Tip: Discuss online safety with your children. Online groomers often target those they believe