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#school-incident

Girl, 14, seriously hurt in acid attack at school

A serious acidic attack at a West London school resulted in a 14-year-old girl sustaining life-changing injuries, prompting a police investigation.

'Dad and son' attacked by group armed with weapons outside Hackney school

A father and son were attacked by a group armed with weapons near a school in Hackney, prompting a police investigation.

Girl, 14, seriously hurt in acid attack at school

A serious acidic attack at a West London school resulted in a 14-year-old girl sustaining life-changing injuries, prompting a police investigation.

'Dad and son' attacked by group armed with weapons outside Hackney school

A father and son were attacked by a group armed with weapons near a school in Hackney, prompting a police investigation.
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#missing-person

Teen girl, 16, believed to be in Stratford after missing for six days

A 16-year-old girl named Malaysiah has been missing since November 15 and may be in Stratford.

Urgent search launched to find missing girl, 16, from Dartford-call 999 if seen

Police are urgently seeking help to find missing 16-year-old Leanne Nelson from Dartford.
Leanne may have traveled towards Peckham or Lakeside shopping centre.

Concern for welfare of missing girl, 14, last seen in Penge two days ago

Authorities are actively searching for missing 14-year-old Alexis last seen in Penge, concerned for her welfare.

CHP issues Ebony Alert, is searching for 16-year-old last seen in Vacaville

Anaya Maxey, a missing 16-year-old, is the subject of an Ebony Alert urging public assistance for her suspicious disappearance.

Call 999 if you see missing girl, 13, who might be roller skating' in Deptford

Lewisham Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl named Earth, last seen in Deptford on September 28.

Teen girl, 16, believed to be in Stratford after missing for six days

A 16-year-old girl named Malaysiah has been missing since November 15 and may be in Stratford.

Urgent search launched to find missing girl, 16, from Dartford-call 999 if seen

Police are urgently seeking help to find missing 16-year-old Leanne Nelson from Dartford.
Leanne may have traveled towards Peckham or Lakeside shopping centre.

Concern for welfare of missing girl, 14, last seen in Penge two days ago

Authorities are actively searching for missing 14-year-old Alexis last seen in Penge, concerned for her welfare.

CHP issues Ebony Alert, is searching for 16-year-old last seen in Vacaville

Anaya Maxey, a missing 16-year-old, is the subject of an Ebony Alert urging public assistance for her suspicious disappearance.

Call 999 if you see missing girl, 13, who might be roller skating' in Deptford

Lewisham Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl named Earth, last seen in Deptford on September 28.
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#mental-health

Majority of Attorneys General support a warning label for social media platforms

Surgeon General urges warning labels on social media for health risks, similar to tobacco warnings.

TikTok Sued for Alleged Youth Mental Health Crisis Due

A coalition of 14 attorneys general is suing TikTok for misleading the public about safety and harming youth mental health.

TikTok Implements New Protections for Young EU Users

Partnership with NGOs to connect users reporting harmful content with mental health support. Aiming for a safer user experience on the platform.

Meta, Snapchat and TikTok Team Up to Address Self-Harm Related Content

Thrive enables tech companies to share data on harmful content, facilitating faster enforcement and preventive action against issues like youth depression and self-harm.

Australia has a plan to combat the iPad kid: set a national age limit for social media

Australia is instituting age limits on social media to enhance children's mental health and encourage outdoor activities.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Across American Schools Are Seriously Impacting Queer Youth

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies in schools significantly harm the safety and mental health of LGBTQ+ students.

Majority of Attorneys General support a warning label for social media platforms

Surgeon General urges warning labels on social media for health risks, similar to tobacco warnings.

TikTok Sued for Alleged Youth Mental Health Crisis Due

A coalition of 14 attorneys general is suing TikTok for misleading the public about safety and harming youth mental health.

TikTok Implements New Protections for Young EU Users

Partnership with NGOs to connect users reporting harmful content with mental health support. Aiming for a safer user experience on the platform.

Meta, Snapchat and TikTok Team Up to Address Self-Harm Related Content

Thrive enables tech companies to share data on harmful content, facilitating faster enforcement and preventive action against issues like youth depression and self-harm.

Australia has a plan to combat the iPad kid: set a national age limit for social media

Australia is instituting age limits on social media to enhance children's mental health and encourage outdoor activities.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Across American Schools Are Seriously Impacting Queer Youth

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies in schools significantly harm the safety and mental health of LGBTQ+ students.
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#puberty-blockers

Puberty blockers banned 'permanently' in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for transgender minors, citing the protection and safety of young people as the primary concern.

Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK

Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely in the UK, except in clinical trials.

Puberty blockers banned 'permanently' in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for transgender minors, citing the protection and safety of young people as the primary concern.

Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK

Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely in the UK, except in clinical trials.
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#social-media

Social media platforms engaged in 'vast surveillance' and failed to protect young people, FTC finds

Major platforms fail to protect youth privacy, leading to increased risks and harms, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

How the Latest TikTok Headlines Relate to Ongoing Tech Policy Debates

TikTok faces increasing scrutiny over its impact on youth and potential COPPA violations concerning data privacy.

New York kids are dying attempting the subway surfing challenge

Subway surfing, influenced by a mobile game, has recently surged among youth, causing multiple fatalities and urgent safety concerns.

New TikTok challenge leaves users across the world in hospital

The rise of dangerous social media challenges like the Superman challenge on TikTok has led to serious injuries among children, prompting calls for action.

Incoming teen social media ban in Australia puts focus on creator impact and targeting practices

Australia's social media ban for teens may reshape creator content strategies and revenue globally.

TikTok and Meta aren't doing enough to protect kids from fentanyl-laced drugs, experts say

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, linked to social media sales of fake prescription drugs.

Social media platforms engaged in 'vast surveillance' and failed to protect young people, FTC finds

Major platforms fail to protect youth privacy, leading to increased risks and harms, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

How the Latest TikTok Headlines Relate to Ongoing Tech Policy Debates

TikTok faces increasing scrutiny over its impact on youth and potential COPPA violations concerning data privacy.

New York kids are dying attempting the subway surfing challenge

Subway surfing, influenced by a mobile game, has recently surged among youth, causing multiple fatalities and urgent safety concerns.

New TikTok challenge leaves users across the world in hospital

The rise of dangerous social media challenges like the Superman challenge on TikTok has led to serious injuries among children, prompting calls for action.

Incoming teen social media ban in Australia puts focus on creator impact and targeting practices

Australia's social media ban for teens may reshape creator content strategies and revenue globally.

TikTok and Meta aren't doing enough to protect kids from fentanyl-laced drugs, experts say

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, linked to social media sales of fake prescription drugs.
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Beautician died in nightclub after taking drugs for first time, says dad

Declan Ferris emphasizes the devastating consequences of first-time drug use on families, urging others to avoid the same fate.
#subway-surfing

Subway surfing arrests up this year amid crackdown, awareness campaign: NYPD | amNewYork

Police are increasing arrests for subway surfing in 2024 due to a crackdown and awareness campaigns.

City Council bloviation won't end subway surfing - and ignores real safety problem

Subway surfing poses a severe danger to adolescents, with multiple fatalities and injuries reported in recent years, highlighting urgent safety concerns in New York City.

Teen dies in Rockaway from likely subway surfing incident

Teen boy found dead from subway surfing in Queens, raising concerns about the dangers of this dangerous activity.

Boy, 13, killed in NYC subway surfing mishap as deadly trend continues: cops

A 13-year-old boy died from subway surfing, marking the fifth such incident this year amid concerns about safety.

Subway surfing deaths spark alarm in New York

Subway surfing poses extreme danger to youth, with multiple fatalities and severe injuries due to social media-induced thrill-seeking behavior.

Exclusive | Mother of NYC teen who died subway surfing begs others not to take part in social media stunt: 'Think of the pain you will cause your family'

A mother urges teens to stop dangerous subway surfing after her daughter dies from it, highlighting the devastating impact of social media trends.

Subway surfing arrests up this year amid crackdown, awareness campaign: NYPD | amNewYork

Police are increasing arrests for subway surfing in 2024 due to a crackdown and awareness campaigns.

City Council bloviation won't end subway surfing - and ignores real safety problem

Subway surfing poses a severe danger to adolescents, with multiple fatalities and injuries reported in recent years, highlighting urgent safety concerns in New York City.

Teen dies in Rockaway from likely subway surfing incident

Teen boy found dead from subway surfing in Queens, raising concerns about the dangers of this dangerous activity.

Boy, 13, killed in NYC subway surfing mishap as deadly trend continues: cops

A 13-year-old boy died from subway surfing, marking the fifth such incident this year amid concerns about safety.

Subway surfing deaths spark alarm in New York

Subway surfing poses extreme danger to youth, with multiple fatalities and severe injuries due to social media-induced thrill-seeking behavior.

Exclusive | Mother of NYC teen who died subway surfing begs others not to take part in social media stunt: 'Think of the pain you will cause your family'

A mother urges teens to stop dangerous subway surfing after her daughter dies from it, highlighting the devastating impact of social media trends.
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#gun-violence

Exclusive | Anguished mom of NYC girl, 7, struck by stray bullet begs Mayor Adams for action on youth violence: 'We can't do nothing'

A 7-year-old girl was critically injured by stray gunfire, prompting her mother to call for action against gun violence targeting youth.

Letters: Gun control

Stricter gun control is necessary to protect children and prevent gun violence in schools.

Walz Spoke of Gun Violence Affecting His Son. Here's an Account of the Shooting.

Governor Walz revealed that his son directly witnessed a shooting incident, prompting discussions on gun violence in the political arena.

Clip of Kamala Harris comforting student scared about gun violence resurfaces

Kamala Harris emphasized unity and reassurance in the face of gun violence fears in a viral clip ahead of the election.

Boy, 13, hit by stray bullet on way to pick up siblings at NYC park as cops crash their cruiser while responding to scene: sources

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet in the Bronx, highlighting the danger of gun violence for youth in the community.

Former D.C. Employee Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of 13-Year-Old

A former D.C. city employee was convicted of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed 13-year-old boy.

Exclusive | Anguished mom of NYC girl, 7, struck by stray bullet begs Mayor Adams for action on youth violence: 'We can't do nothing'

A 7-year-old girl was critically injured by stray gunfire, prompting her mother to call for action against gun violence targeting youth.

Letters: Gun control

Stricter gun control is necessary to protect children and prevent gun violence in schools.

Walz Spoke of Gun Violence Affecting His Son. Here's an Account of the Shooting.

Governor Walz revealed that his son directly witnessed a shooting incident, prompting discussions on gun violence in the political arena.

Clip of Kamala Harris comforting student scared about gun violence resurfaces

Kamala Harris emphasized unity and reassurance in the face of gun violence fears in a viral clip ahead of the election.

Boy, 13, hit by stray bullet on way to pick up siblings at NYC park as cops crash their cruiser while responding to scene: sources

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet in the Bronx, highlighting the danger of gun violence for youth in the community.

Former D.C. Employee Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of 13-Year-Old

A former D.C. city employee was convicted of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed 13-year-old boy.
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Two teens charged for Harlem gang shooting that left 7-year-old hospitalized | amNewYork

A seven-year-old girl was shot by a stray bullet fired during a gang dispute in Harlem, leading to two teens charged with attempted murder.

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill accepts boy who received inappropriate texts from ex-Senator Niall O Donnghaile was 16

Sinn Féin leaders have acknowledged and corrected the age of a teenager involved in an inappropriate message scandal.

Meta Announces New Measures to Combat Sextortion Scammers

Meta is implementing new measures to combat sextortion scams, focusing on youth safety on Facebook and Instagram.
from Fast Company
2 months ago

Why 14 state attorneys general are suing TikTok

A coalition of fourteen attorneys general is suing TikTok for creating an addictive app that harms young users and misrepresents safety features.
#legislation

KOSA's Online Censorship Threatens Abortion Access

KOSA could severely restrict access to vital online abortion information, threatening healthcare rights and privacy for users in restricted states.

Poland plans to further tighten rules on alcohol sales for under 18s

Poland is tightening alcohol sale regulations to protect minors and curb rising alcohol-related incidents.

KOSA's Online Censorship Threatens Abortion Access

KOSA could severely restrict access to vital online abortion information, threatening healthcare rights and privacy for users in restricted states.

Poland plans to further tighten rules on alcohol sales for under 18s

Poland is tightening alcohol sale regulations to protect minors and curb rising alcohol-related incidents.
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Man, 35, arrested after Westminster school acid attack on two kids

The acid attack on two children has left one girl with potentially life-changing injuries, affecting her family profoundly.

Angry mob throws knife at LGBTQ+ students in high school parade - LGBTQ Nation

The assault on queer students during a homecoming parade highlights ongoing issues of harassment and the need for greater support and safety measures for LGBTQ+ youth.

Met officer threatened to use taser on boy's neck in Greenwich stop and search

Police actions during the stop and search of a 16-year-old boy in Greenwich have raised concerns over excessive use of force and accountability.

Teenager Hospitalized After Stabbing in Prospect Heights

A teenager was stabbed outside a school just days into the new year, raising concerns about youth violence.

TikTok Rolls Out Improved Safety Measures for Teens

TikTok is enhancing its safety features by actively incorporating feedback from teens and parents for a more engaging and informative experience.

Community pleas for end to feud between Cork and Limerick group which left girl (12) seriously injured

A 12-year-old girl was seriously injured during a home invasion by masked men, prompting community leaders to call for an end to local feuds.

1 youth dead, 6 others injured after single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill: York police | CBC News

A tragic single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill resulted in one youth's death and injuries to six others, prompting police to seek witnesses.

NYC expands summer programming for youth in underserved neighborhoods

NYC will invest $2 million in expanded summer programs for young people in underserved neighborhoods.

Students used AI to create nude photos of their classmates. For some, arrests came next.

Schools facing challenges with AI misuse impacting students' privacy and safety.
Need for clear rules and preventative measures to address AI-related incidents in educational settings.

What matters in Greenwich ahead of the election - from knife crime to buses

Concerns about youth safety, crime, and lack of resources for young people in Greenwich before the upcoming General Election.

LGBTQ+ Gen Z youth don't feel safe at school: 'A place of dread rather than a place of learning'

LGBTQ+ students face bullying and discrimination in schools, even from staff meant to protect them.

US surgeon general calls for cigarette-style warnings on social media platforms

Social media platforms need surgeon general's warning labels due to mental health harms, which require regulation for children's safety.
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