Children and Sexual-Based Online Harms: A Guide for Professionals

This guide provides information and strategies for protecting children and young people from sexual content and harm online. It covers topics such as consent, pornography, online grooming, sexting, live streaming, revenge porn, ASD sexuality and gender, and vigilantism, and offers guidance based on neuroscience and child development. It is essential reading for professionals and carers working with children, as well as parents, policy makers, and those involved in the development of online technologies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide for carers and professionals working with children and young people delves into the grave concerns surrounding sexual content and harm that children encounter online. Spanning the technologies used by children from ages two to adulthood, it provides clear, evidence-based information about sexual-based online harm, its effects, and the actions that adults can take to support children if they witness, hear, or experience these events online.

Specialist advisor Catherine Knibbs sheds light on the issues involved when using online platforms and devices within family, social, and educational settings. The guide offers an accessible explanation of how online harm impacts developmental, neurological, and social development, as well as the mental health and well-being of young people. Examined in a non-traumatizing manner, the book covers key topics such as consent, pornography, online grooming, sexting, live streaming, revenge porn, ASD sexuality and gender, and vigilantism. By offering guidance and proactive and reactive strategies rooted in neuroscience and child development, the guide demonstrates that e-safety is not a one-size-fits-all approach and must consider the unique vulnerabilities of individual children and families.

Children and Sexual-Based Online Harms serves as a vital resource for professionals and carers, equipping them with the knowledge to support their work and initiate conversations about the online harms that children and young people face. It is an essential reading for those training and working with children in psychological, educational, and social work contexts, as well as parents, policy makers, and individuals involved in the development of online technologies. By raising awareness and promoting proactive measures, this guide aims to create a safer online environment for children and young people, ensuring their well-being and protection in the digital realm.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032426808