#youth-safety

#youth-safety

A church employee was arrested for alleged child abuse after parents reported the issue to the Diocese.

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for US young people aged 18 to 25, surpassing drug poisoning.

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed outside a Brooklyn apartment amid ongoing issues of gun violence.

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

Four children were killed and several injured after a car crashed into an after-school center in Chatham, Illinois.

A 12-year-old boy tragically died after a skiing accident at Cranmore Mountain Resort, New Hampshire.

Subway surfing poses serious dangers, with multiple injuries and fatalities reported as teens engage in the reckless activity.

Subway surfing poses serious risks to teenagers, prompting law enforcement and the MTA to take action to prevent injuries.

The eight ball emoji is a warning sign of drug-related criminal activity.

Parents are advised to monitor their children's social media use for hidden meanings behind emojis.

Many commonly used emojis hold hidden, often sinister meanings related to drugs, sex, and extremism.

The tragic death of Elianne Larbi highlights the deep impact of knife crime on families and communities.

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.

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

Society risks repeating past mistakes with AI, similar to those made with social media, jeopardizing children's safety and mental health.

Meta's new Instagram Teen Account program aims to enhance user safety but may be more about public relations than actual protection.

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

Albania plans a one-year ban on TikTok to address social media's negative impact on youth and following a tragic incident involving a teenager.

The ban aims to promote safety in schools after a deadly fight linked to online confrontations, reflecting societal concerns over social media influence.

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

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