COVID-19 and related isolation measures have led to children spending more time socialising, learning and playing online. End Violence has teamed up with our partners in the technology industry, including Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Roblox and Snapchat, to develop a new campaign to help keep children safe in this rapidly changing environment.
By collaborating with the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, these companies have developed a series of targeted public service announcements to help parents, caregivers and children themselves watch out for risks online, and to stay safe at home – and stay safe online – during these challenging times.
Below, you will find five practical steps and resources to help you do just that, including: talk with children about online risks, stay involved in their digital world, know who they're connecting with online, use privacy and security settings, and block and report people who make them feel uncomfortable.
Facebook: Parent's Portal
Google: Parent’s Guide
Instagram: Parent's Guide
Microsoft: Let’s talk online safety with kids, Safety Webpage, Resources
Snapchat: Guidance for parents and educators
Roblox: Parent’s Guide
WhatsApp: Talk to your kids about staying safe online
Australia eSafety Commissioner: COVID19 child online safety advice for parents
End Violence and partners: Positive Parenting in COVID-19 Isolation
Facebook: Get Digital, Digital Literacy Library, MessengerKids
Google: Family Link, YouTube Kids
Microsoft: Digital Civility
Roblox: Digital Well-Being
Childnet International (United Kingdom): Family Agreement for Teens
Australia eSafety Commissioner: Family Tech Agreement for Children Under 5
Thinkuknow (United Kingdom): Online Safety Home Activity Packs for 4- to 18-year-olds
Family Online Safety Institute: Good Parenting Digital Resources
Entertainment Software Rating Board: What Parents Need to Know About Managing Their Kids’ Video Games During the Pandemic
Facebook: Bullying Prevention Hub
Google: Be Internet Awesome
Microsoft: Stay alert to online grooming
Microsoft: Respond to online bullying
Microsoft: Teach kids to identify misinformation and hate speech
Roblox: Digital Civility & Safety Resources
Facebook: Safety Center
Google: Safety Center
Instagram: Safety Tools
Oculus: Safety Center
Roblox: Safety & Moderation Help Center
Snapchat: Safety Center
Snapchat: Privacy Settings
Twitter: Safety Centre
Xbox: Responsible Gaming
Internet Matters (United Kingdom): Social Media Step-by-Step Guide to Set Privacy Settings and Controls
Facebook: How to report on Facebook
Google: How to report on Google
NCMEC’s CyberTipline: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Roblox: Parent Resources
Snapchat: Remove and Block Friends
Snapchat: Report Abuse on Snapchat
Child Helpline International (UK): List of helplines
Australia eSafety Commissioner: The eSafety Guide
INHOPE (International): Hotlines
Internet Watch Foundation (UK): IWF reporting portals
Below, you will find the campaign videos for parents and children. Shorter versions of these videos can be found here.