#youth-protection
#youth-protection

4 weeks ago

Despite Newsom's objections, Democrats approve striking penalty for soliciting older teens from bill

California lawmakers amended a bill, removing tougher penalties for soliciting 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.

Republicans criticized Democrats for being lenient on sex offenses involving older teens.

fromPsychology Today

1 day ago

Digital life

What Texas's Age-Gating Law Gets Wrong About Kids and Tech

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

NYC parents

New Zealand's prime minister proposes social media ban for under-16s

NYC politics

In a break from progressives, Newsom says soliciting older minors for sex should be a felony

SF parents

4 weeks ago

Despite Newsom's objections, Democrats approve striking penalty for soliciting older teens from bill

California lawmakers amended a bill, removing tougher penalties for soliciting 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.

Republicans criticized Democrats for being lenient on sex offenses involving older teens.

fromPsychology Today

1 day ago

Digital life

What Texas's Age-Gating Law Gets Wrong About Kids and Tech

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

NYC parents

New Zealand's prime minister proposes social media ban for under-16s

NYC politics

In a break from progressives, Newsom says soliciting older minors for sex should be a felony

State Assembly passes #Right2RemainSilent Act aiming to ensure juvenile suspects receive legal counsel before police interrogation | amNewYork

New York legislation mandates legal counsel for minors before waiving Miranda rights during interrogation.

Pittsburgh Steelers

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

Pittsburg to overhaul policies curbing underage consumption of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis

Pittsburg enhances tobacco control policies to improve community health and tackle underage use.

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

ICE to detain illegal migrant who posed as high school-aged teen - despite being 24-year-old Venezuelan dad

It is disturbing that a grown man would impersonate a teenager and surround himself with underage girls and boys and fool them into doing God knows what.

SF parents

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

fromIndependent

2 weeks ago

'Wild west' of social media is unacceptable, says Media Minister, as Coalition considers a ban for children under 16

The Government is considering stricter age-verification for teenagers on social media.

A potential social media ban for children under 16 is being discussed.

#community-safety

London politics

fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk

Council safeguarding restructure criticised after boy, 16, shot dead in Stockwell

Lambeth Council's decision to redesign the Contextual Safeguarding Team amid rising violence is seen as misguided by local union representatives.

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Privacy professionals

Public meeting on how to keep young people and vulnerable residents safe in Ongar

London politics

fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk

Council safeguarding restructure criticised after boy, 16, shot dead in Stockwell

Lambeth Council's decision to redesign the Contextual Safeguarding Team amid rising violence is seen as misguided by local union representatives.

Privacy professionals

Public meeting on how to keep young people and vulnerable residents safe in Ongar

more#community-safety

Privacy professionals

fromLindsey Gamble

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Pinterest Launches In-App Alerts to Help Teens Stay Focused During School Hours - Lindsey Gamble

Pinterest introduces notifications to help students focus during school hours, encouraging users to pause app usage while promoting responsible digital behavior.

YouTube is cracking down on gambling content. Here's what's changing

YouTube is banning links to unapproved gambling sites to safeguard youth viewers.

New age restrictions will limit access to online gambling content.

UK politics

Brianna Ghey's mother hits out at potential watering down of Online Safety Bill

The call for stronger online safety measures is emphasized, highlighting the urgency due to youth vulnerability.

Public donations support independent journalism, ensuring access to critical reporting for all.

Poker

fromFast Company

fromwww.independent.co.uk

YouTube is cracking down on gambling content. Here's what's changing

YouTube is banning links to unapproved gambling sites to safeguard youth viewers.

New age restrictions will limit access to online gambling content.

UK politics

Brianna Ghey's mother hits out at potential watering down of Online Safety Bill

The call for stronger online safety measures is emphasized, highlighting the urgency due to youth vulnerability.

Public donations support independent journalism, ensuring access to critical reporting for all.

more#online-safety

#youtube

fromSocial Media Today

Social Media Platforms Challenge Australia's Proposed Under 16 Ban

Australia's social media ban for users under 16 may favor YouTube unfairly, according to TikTok.

Media industry

fromLindsey Gamble

YouTube Tightens Policies on Gambling Content to Protect Viewers - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube is expanding its gambling content policies to enhance viewer protection, particularly for younger audiences.

fromSocial Media Today

Social Media Platforms Challenge Australia's Proposed Under 16 Ban

Australia's social media ban for users under 16 may favor YouTube unfairly, according to TikTok.

Media industry

fromLindsey Gamble

YouTube Tightens Policies on Gambling Content to Protect Viewers - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube is expanding its gambling content policies to enhance viewer protection, particularly for younger audiences.

more#youtube

fromBusiness Insider