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Solange Jacobsen and Manuel Mulder
to do alone. Creating a safe environment
for young people on the internet is (should
be) a shared responsibility of many parties.
Below you find a list of parties which are
relevant in addition to the police for
increasing security in the virtual world.
Young people, parents and schools
An important responsibility, of course, remains with the young people themselves. When
they are aware of the risks, their own behavior and its consequences, the risk of
victimization is reduced. They will be self-reliant and recognize possible abuse earlier; this
knowledge will also be actively used to protect yourself and others in your social network.
An important
responsibility, of
course, remains
with the young
people themselves.
When they
are aware of the
risks, their own
behavior and its
consequences,
the risk of
victimization is
reduced.
It is important that parents support their children in discovering the virtual world. Education
determines to a large extent the standards and values of young people. This is no
different when it comes to using media. It is for a large part about social skills. Depending
on the age of their children parents will accompany their media use and learn how they
can use this in a positive way. It also requires that they make children aware of the risks
and teach them how to protect themselves: with rules and by reflecting on their own
behavior. Schools also play an important role in teaching values and raising awareness
to young people. They also have an important function when it comes to early signaling
of unpleasant situations.
Owners/administrators (providers)
The responsibility for a safe environment lies to a large extent with the owner and/or
operator of a site. He is primarily responsible for rules and the monitoring of compliance.
Possible measures include:
˗ house rules and imposed conditions on the use of/visit to the online environment
˗ moderators overseeing compliance with house rules and taking measures in case of
infringement
˗ providing the option for young people to contact the moderator to report misdemeanors
˗ prevention through technical restrictions (language filters)
˗ providing information on safety for young people and parents
Private parties
Several large and smaller initiatives focus on information and assistance, such as the
(online) de Kindertelefoon, Meldpunt Kinderporno op Internet, Meldpunt Discriminatie,
Slachtofferhulp, Bullyweb, Stoploverboys.nu, Pestweb etc.
Centers of expertise „Youth and Media“
In the area of security for young people in the virtual world various parties engage with
the question "how is the digital youth culture developing" and what is needed to increase
awareness and safety.
Internet Security Platform
The platform consists of several market stakeholders, the Ministries of Economic Affairs
and Justice, and it aims at a structural contribution to improve internet safety for
consumers/internet users. It focuses on strategic issues in relation to internet security
and aims to set an agenda, identify trends and suggest concrete initiatives.
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