The first Farley-Kempe Policy Brief on Child Safety Online (Age Verification) is now available!
Child Safety in the Digital World
All children have a right to be protected from harm and provided with safe, nurturing conditions for them to grow, learn and thrive. Yet, despite the fact that children born in the 21st century have never known a day without technology, we have failed to create any meaningful legal framework to ensure our children are safe in the digital world. Nationally, up to 95% of youth aged 13-17, and approximately 40% of children 8-12 report using social media.1,2 During adolescence, youth are undergoing developmental changes which make them more vulnerable to the dangers of technology. They are experiencing rapid brain development that leads to impulsive and risky behavior and are at an age where symptoms of mental health concerns are likely to emerge.1,3
Read the full brief here.
