Think before you send
Crime prevention minister backs campaign warning children about sending indecent images of themselves to others.
To mark EU Safer Internet Day, the UK鈥檚 centre for protecting children online has launched a campaign called 鈥楾hink before you send鈥�.
This is in response to evidence that young people are sending indecent images of themselves, without thinking about the consequences.
The (CEOP) centre say in extreme cases, pictures can end up in the hands of child sex offenders and their networks.
Worrying trend
In support of the campaign, James Brokenshire said: 鈥楾his is a worrying trend. We should encourage young people to use technology but it鈥檚 really important that they are made aware of the dangers involved too.
鈥楥hild protection will always be an absolute priority for government and CEOP continues to play a crucial role in ensuring children are safeguarded.
A ten minute film for young people has been created by CEOP showing the problems of 鈥榮exting鈥�.
Internet guidance
Meanwhile, the UK Council for Child Internet Safety has launched guidelines on how to moderate online environments for children.
Mr Brokenshire added: 鈥榃e want our children to have fun and enjoy the internet but they are also vulnerable to harmful or inappropriate content which is why its important that parents talk to their children about staying safe online.鈥�
You can read the guidelines on the
