Beyond Cyberbullying: The online safeguarding risks schools are now managing
The University of Queensland invites you to a webinar exploring the evolving online safeguarding risks now facing schools, families and young people. This session will be presented by Cybernetic Shield and will explore how schools can prevent, respond to and recover from online safety and cyber-related incidents.
While cyberbullying remains an ongoing concern, schools are increasingly being asked to manage more complex and sensitive online issues. These include AI-generated images, image-based abuse, sextortion, grooming concerns, impersonation, doxing, account compromise, online scams, harmful online communities and digital wellbeing challenges.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the grey areas schools are now navigating, what actions they can safely take when concerns arise, and how to access support when a situation needs to be escalated.
Presenter:
Jess Sears: Chief Operating Officer and Chief Risk Officer at Cybernetic Shield. Expert in navigating complex digital risks and strengthening online safeguarding practices.
Agenda
Introduction to Online Safeguarding
- Overview of the changing online risk landscape for schools. Discussion of why schools are increasingly managing incidents beyond traditional cyberbullying.
Cybernetic Shield Insights
- Current trends in online safety and cyber-related incidents affecting young people.
- Practical insights into the prevention, response and recovery work Cybernetic Shield undertakes with schools, families and students.
Beyond Cyberbullying
- Exploring the growing grey areas of online safeguarding. Understanding risks such as AI-generated images, image-based abuse, sextortion, grooming concerns, impersonation, doxing, account compromise, online scams and harmful online communities.
Responding to Online Safety Concerns
- Responsibilities of school leaders and staff when concerns arise. Practical steps schools can safely take to document, manage and respond to incidents.
- Understanding when a situation requires escalation or specialist support.
Supporting Students, Families and Staff
- Approaches for supporting young people impacted by online harm. Working with families during complex online safety incidents. Promoting digital wellbeing across the school community.
Future and Safeguarding Considerations
- Emerging risks in online safety and youth digital culture. The importance of clear processes, human oversight and timely escalation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Cybernetic Shield, who will explore how schools can respond with confidence to the evolving online safety risks affecting young people today.
RSVP now!