Make sure you're cyber safe

Gaming is fun, but can be all consuming. Below, we use the story of Breck Bednar to encourage everyone to game safe. 

The Event is Aimed at Young People, Parents, Teachers and Anyone Interested In Finding Out About Online Gaming Safety. 

Free event in Warwickshire looking to raise awareness of online gaming safety and technology use. 

We want young people in Warwickshire, aged 6-17, to give other young people advice on how to share respect online.

The campaign begins after the National Crime Agency (NCA) warn that sex offenders are increasingly using live online streaming platforms to exploit children.

Trusted Flaggers on the site say there could be up to 100,000 predatory accounts leaving indecent comments on videos of young people

Prince William's task force is encouraging young people to take a stand against cyber bullying; with the launch of a new website and a national action plan.

A Which? investigation finds that four in seven of toys tested could be used to communicate with children playing with them.

Children as young as nine have contacted the NSPCC’s Childline complaining of being tormented by name-calling, blackmail and death threats posted publicly on social media profiles and blogs.

Crimes reported to Police in England & Wales involving online activity totalled 55,000 last year. Stalking & harassment offences were the most reported crime.

Malicious communication is defined as sending a letter, or electronic communication, with intent to cause distress or anxiety.

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