The Connect Safely Programme promotes safer use of digital resources, equipping young people with the skills to safely benefit from being online, while also empowering young people to safely participate in their online communities as positive digital citizens.
The Connect Safely Programme launch takes place on Thursday 8th of December.
The event will be held in The CHQ Building, beginning at 12pm, with a networking lunch and digital expo showcasing the ways in which young people can interact with the digital world via youth work. There will also be the chance to hear from industry experts through exciting panel discussions.
The launch is Hosted by Jess Kelly – Technology Correspondent @ Newstalk
Connect Safely Launch
The programme includes topics such as:
- Cyberbullying
- Screen Time and Well Being
- Privacy Settings
- Digital Citizenship, Fake News and Hate Speech
- Gaming/Gambling
- Online Relationships
- Sexting
It will be made available to the Irish Youth Sector and is suitable for young people aged 12-18 years. It was designed by staff, volunteers and young people within Foróige with an external pilot taking place before the summer.
Foróige is a youth development organisation engaging over 50,000 young people and 5,500 volunteers
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