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Safeguarding recommendations made after tragic murder of Grace Thorpe at hands of mum’s evil partner
Recommendations on safeguarding and domestic abuse have been made following the horrific murder of beautiful toddler Grace Thorpe. It was the man she called ‘daddy’, child killer Adam Jackson, who…
AI could worsen epidemic of child sexual abuse, warns UK crime agency
Artificial intelligence could further fuel an epidemic of child sexual abuse, Britain’s top law enforcement agency has warned, as it said that one in every 50 men pose a risk…
Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?
Minutes after opening a Snapchat account pretending to be a 15-year-old girl, I’m amazed at what I see. Drugs seem to be readily available – just a couple of clicks…
Safeguarding job round up – July 21, 2023
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of safeguarding. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
Why Searching ‘Chicken Soup’ On Facebook Returns Child Abuse Warning
Facebook users have discovered that searching the phrase ‘chicken soup’ in the search bar results in a warning message about child abuse – but why? Meta has very strict rules on…
Online predators: Tips to protect your kids from unsafe interactions
Numerous social media and online communication websites allows today’s children to communicate with friends and family anywhere in the world. But the platforms aren’t risk-free, as criminals often use them…
Sharing safeguarding knowledge among Team Up partners
Team Up sport for development partners from eight countries have been attending a series of workshops covering key safeguarding concepts applicable to both their Team Up-supported programs, and their sports…
FIFA and Team Up to offer unpredicted safeguarding support
In line with FIFA’s commitment to ensuring safe sporting environments for all players, at every level of the game, and as part of broader efforts to protect human rights, further…
U.S. Soccer council calls on Congress for SafeSport changes
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The Center for SafeSport’s policies put athletes in harm’s way, the U.S. Soccer Athletes Council said Wednesday, calling on Congress to take action. In a letter…
AI and Privacy Risks: Safeguarding Your Data in an Automated World
Look around you; the environment is abuzz with AI and its near-miraculous possibilities. AI or Artificial Intelligence enables a computer or machine to reason, learn, and act intelligently, like a…
