Group of Online Child Safety experts. Highly experienced in CSE, with backgrounds in LE, Big Tech, Research, Intelligence

"Imagery of young children carrying out sexual acts on camera rose more than tenfold since the pandemic lockdowns, IWF data released earlier this year suggested." bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ke…
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
Amid a major surge in online child abuse, we’re seeing a huge spike in children being coerced into sending self-generated images for financial exploitation. Good to speak to @theguardian about emerging dimensions of the child abuse threat theguardian.com/society/2023…
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
SHOCK FACTOR! That is the tone many in the media use to portray news around child sexual abuse and exploitation. It's not about the clicks; it's about the impact these stories have on our society. Access our #mediaguidelines - bit.ly/41ZxlPo #shapingthestory #STOPCSAM
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
Les images/vidéos #pédocriminelles sont partagées essentiellement sur les messageries privées ➡️Le chiffrement de bout en bout doit être inclus dans le règlement #EUvsChildSexualAbuse 🇪🇺 ➡️ #WhatsApp et cie ne doivent pas devenir un refuge pour #pédocriminels #BeBraveFrance
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If you have a spare 5-10 minutes, please fill out this anonymous questionnaire exploring the impact of exposure to distressing material in professional settings. A new study by @Roothes and the wonderful @CATS_Middlesex team.
📢We're looking for volunteers to participate in our anonymous & confidential online #survey exploring the impact of distressing material in professional settings. Please🙏 help us validate our #research by completing a ~10mins questionnaire 👇 linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #SafeOnline
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📣Join the online launching event of the Spring 2023 issue of the @journalsafetech! 🗓️Thursday, April 27 🖥️ Learn about our colleagues' contribution: Content Moderators’ Strategies for Coping with the Stress of Moderating Content Online. Register here 👇 stanford.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
Join on April 27 to hear some fantastic new research to be published in the Journal of Online Trust and Safety … including a little contribution from our @CATS_Middlesex team!
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
Many grooming tactics are used to gain a child’s trust. Some of these tactics may not be as obvious as you think. Learn more to protect your child from #OnlineDangers: canada.ca/en/public-safety-c…
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I am so incredibly excited for this research to be published and feel honoured to have worked with such an incredible team on such a crucial piece of research. @CATS_Middlesex
Replying to @journalsafetech
🖥️ Content Moderators’ Strategies for Coping with the Stress of Moderating Content Online by @Roothes, Amy Harrison, @PB_Cybercrime, @DrBleaks, @E_Martellozzo, and Jeffrey DeMarco.
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Why has it taken so long to get to this point, of now putting in protective measures for children, young people and the truly vulnerable in regards to the online spaces? #onlineharms #cybertrauma
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Thank you to @MerseyPolice for your support. If you're in the North West and concerned about your thoughts or behaviour towards children contact the #StopItNow helpline on 0808 1000 900 or visit our website for support to stop: bit.ly/3gUTpp1
We're joining force's across the North West in supporting @StopItNowUK's campaign to tackle the viewing of online child sexual abuse images. Find out more: orlo.uk/0h8Ks
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
Last chance to join us for today's webinar with @venessapaech @richmillington @blaisegv discussing the challenges and opportunities of #AI in #Community. Sign up now us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
In 2022, there were 587,852 reports of potential child abuse cases. Join us as we take a closer look at the highlights, trends, and statistics from the INHOPE Annual Report. Save your spot today - bit.ly/3Zpl30R #webinar #deepdive #annualreport2023 #expertinsights2023
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
The removal of the adult safety duty means an #OnlineSafetyBill that fails to respond effectively to the needs of ppl vulnerable to suicide & self-harm content, & that can and will be gamed. This great ⁦@CarnegieUKTrust⁩ primer sets it all out 👇🏻 carnegieuktrust.org.uk/remov…
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
🛑 We need your help to #TraceAnObject & #StopChildAbuse. 📷 This dress appeared in an image depicting the sexual abuse of a minor. ⚠️ If you have information that could help identify the country or location, submit a tip here ⤵️ europol.europa.eu/stopchilda… #EUvsChildSexualAbuse
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
A new report by @Ofcom looks at the online lives of young people & reveals children are: 📱Drawn to 'dramatic' online videos. 📽️Less likely to post their own videos. 🛑Taking deliberate breaks from #SocialMedia. Read more: tinyurl.com/mr2anrzf
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
Time's running out to join @VenessaPaech, @RichardMillington and @blaisegv for "AI & Community - opportunity or risk?" tomorrow #AI #CommunityStrategy #OnlineCommunity us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
After the usual moral panicky headlines about screen time, great to see a nuanced assessment of children’s online lives and good advice from @Livingstone_S @maxdavie in today’s @thetimes thetimes.co.uk/article/mobil…
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Andy Briercliffe retweeted
Q1- What are the most critical features that must be implemented in online gaming platforms to ensure the safety of children? #OnlineGaming #OnlineSafety #WrangaApp
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Head over to my website to see the courses I offer. childrenandtech.co.uk/shop/o…
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Job alert! We're looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our team and support the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in their daily engagements with Government Departments and stakeholders. Find out more about the role and how to apply at iwf.org.uk/careers.
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