Digital Safety CIC

We are thrilled all these brilliant organisations are attending our digital wellbeing event this month and can’t wait to have lots of exciting conversations

David Brown will be joining us from If U Care Share Foundation at The Castle Conference on 25th April 2024.

Listen to David on our podcast talking about digital safeguarding and su***de prevention here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvhNEz7tS6o

Think you have worked out the fake posts from today? Use that common sense to see who else wants to fool you. More than 22,500 people had their social media or email accounts hacked last year, new data shows and we want to help you stop being the next victim.

Read more here:

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/action-fraud-issues-a-new-warning-to-stay-safe-online-after-1-3-million-lost-from-hacked-email-and-social-media-account-scams-last-year

Generally when something seems too good to be true, it is..

Explained: Temu is going viral for giving people free money - but there's one scary catch Okay but this is kinda terrifying

4 weeks to go until our Digital Wellbeing for Young People conference at Leigh Court, Bristol. A day of networking, learning and discussions about the challenges affecting young people online, with a room full of like minded people who want to make changes.

Limited tickets left. For more information and to book your space: https://lnkd.in/eHvbamNf

, Inclusive Change at Work - Community Interest Company





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This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Our team will be joining some of these events to understand how we can support everyone in our community 🌈 for you, me, our partners, our children, our friends and our colleagues 🙌

www.neurodiversityweek.com/events

🌙✨ Ramadan Mubarak to our colleagues, clients, associates and friends!

May this sacred month bring reflection, gratitude, and professional success.
Embrace the virtues of discipline and unity as we navigate this journey together. Here's to shared achievements, strengthened connections, and a fulfilling month ahead. Wishing you blessings and prosperity in both your personal and professional endeavours.

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Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day and we share some tips on how to take care of your mental health online 💚

Are you a teacher, youth worker, carer or health professional in the Bristol area and want to learn more about this topic, sign up for our event on 25th April here https://icaw-cic.com/

Random Acts of Kindness Day
Did you know today is Random Acts of Kindness Day?
What does that mean?
This annual celebration held on February 17th encourages people to be more generous with their time and resources.
According to a 2020 survey by the Mental Health Foundation, kindness has a positive impact on the mental health of 63 per cent of adults in the UK.
The same survey also found that treating others kindly also improves their mental health.
What could you do?
Give Compliments: Offer sincere compliments to friends, family, and even strangers to brighten their day.
Send Thoughtful Messages: Send uplifting messages or notes to friends, reminding them of your appreciation and support.
Volunteer Your Time: Volunteer at local charities, shelters, or community events to make a positive impact.
Help Friends, Family and Neighbours be Digitally Safe: Show friends, family, and neighbours how to configure security and privacy settings.

Interesting Fact - What is World Thinking Day?

In 1926, delegates from guide and girl scout organisations across the world met in the USA for the 4th world conference. They decided to create a day for Guides and Girl Scouts to celebrate being part of an international movement.
Delegates chose to hold the first celebration on the joint birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the scout and guide movement, and his wife Olave, who served as World Chief Guide. And so, 'thinking day' was born.

World Thinking Day 2024, will embrace the theme of Our World, Our Thriving Future. The aim of this theme is to encourage women and girls to think about how they are affected by climate change, and about the actions they might take to make a difference in combatting the impact of it.

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/what-we-do/events-and-opportunities/events/world-thinking-day/

Ahead of our Digital Wellbeing for Young People conference Lucy from Inclusive Change at Work - Community Interest Company interviewed Digital Safety's Professor Peter Kawalek and they discussed everything from being a tech optimist to the corporate business models of why they are dependant on us being online.

The full video is here:

A crisis but not of their making Lucy talks to Prof Peter Kawalek from Digital Safety CIC

Don't fall out of love with Digital Safety 😍 this Valentine's Day we investigate Romance Fraud 💔 with our resident Digital Safety expert Claire Turnbull.

The Rise of Romance Fraud With the rise in popularity of online dating platforms, romance fraud has become a widespread and sophisticated scam. Criminals create fake profiles, often using stolen photos and fake personal information, to establish connections with unsuspecting individuals. These scammers invest time in buildin...

🎉 Happy Chinese New Year of the Dragon! 🐉✨

Wishing all our colleagues & associates a joyous celebration filled with prosperity, good fortune, and endless happiness as we welcome the Year of the Dragon! 🎊🐲

May this majestic creature bring us strength, courage, and determination to overcome any challenges and soar to new heights in the coming year. Let's embrace the spirit of renewal and embark on a journey filled with opportunities and boundless possibilities. 🌟

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜发财! Wishing you all a prosperous and magnificent Chinese New Year! 🎇🎆

Today the team have been into Woodlea Primary School in Fence Houses, to deliver digital safety sessions to the pupils.
Year 5 were learning what Cyberbullying is and how to report it.
Year 6 had their session on Fake News, and how to identify it.

We have got something a little bit exciting to tell you...

Inclusive Change at Work - Community Interest Company has joined forces with Digital Safety CIC to host a unique and groundbreaking conference all about Digital Wellbeing for Young People in the South West.

On 25th April 2024 The Castle Conference will take place at Leigh Court, Pill, Nr Bristol. The topic of the event is Digital Wellbeing for Young People.

There isn’t a day that goes by recently that we don’t read or hear about the impact of being constantly connected online. In fact, in recent study from the Millenium Cohort Study, almost 50% of teens said they felt addicted to social media.

We have a day packed full of speakers, networking, exhibitors from academia, law enforcement, health, wellbeing, community groups, education, online and cyber safety and lived experience to explore some of the challenges that young people face online that are directly impacting their health and wellbeing.

Our delegate tickets are just £9, yes, you read that correctly just £9 which includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

For more information and to book your space visit icaw-cic.com/events

If you would like to find out about exhibiting at the event, get in touch with [email protected]

We are very excited to announce our partnership with Inclusive Change at Work - Community Interest Company and the fabulous Lucy Smith and our first joint project is taking the for Young People Conference to Bristol on 25th April 2024

Digital Safety and Inclusive Change at Work create strategic partnership. Inclusive Change at Work CIC and the Digital Safety CIC, two social enterprises committed to fostering positive change are proud to announce that they have entered a strategic partnership. By coming together our aim will be to leverage our collective knowledge, skills, and resources to create a more...

As we celebrate the International Day of Education, let's recognise and embrace the transformative power of digital technology in shaping the future of learning. Through online platforms and digital resources, people from all corners of the globe can connect, collaborate, and share ideas.

Digital Safety CIC can provide training and education on a number of digital safety and cyber security topics, either face to face or online. Contact the team for more information on 07918202825.

[email protected]

Our wonderful work place

Good morning from Digital Safety CIC
The office looking rather grand with the beautiful sky and sunrise in the background.
Stay safe out there, it’s cold and icy ❄️

We have had a delivery of some beautiful cards from the Molly Rose Foundation as a reminder to talk about our feelings, linked closely with our work on the aim of the Molly Rose Foundation is su***de prevention, targeted towards young people under the age of 25.

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***detion of Young Su***de - 08000684141
Confidential helpline for people under 35

Shout UK - Text MRF to 85258
Confidential text crisis line for anyone

Samaritans - call 116 123
A safe place to talk

❗ NEWSLETTER ALERT ❗ As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats associated with it, and in our latest newsletter we discuss how collaborative efforts within communities play a crucial role in promoting and sustaining a secure digital environment for all citizens.

Empowering Communities: The Transformative Benefits of Collaborative Efforts in Promoting Digital Safety CREATING A NETWORK OF NETWORKS In an era dominated by digital devices and online connections, ensuring digital safety is a wide-reaching problem. As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats associated with it. Collaborative efforts within communities play a crucial role in promoting and sus...

With a few more days left of the Christmas break for most schools, here are a few helpful tips on reducing family screen time from National Online Safety

New year, old problems? 🎮👀 Managing screen time is a familiar issue for young people. Our first guide of 2024 offers some tips for a fresh start in keeping their device usage at a healthy level 📴

Download >> https://bit.ly/3RC6e8Y

It's been great to work with you all in 2023 and we'd like to say a massive thank you to you all for being a part of our incredible journey this year. Our last working day before the Christmas holidays is Friday 22nd December and we’ll return to the office on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

We’d like to wish you and yours all the very best for the season and hope you enjoy a restful and happy holiday!

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