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Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable

Groups Online Strategies for Enhancing

Online Safety in Digital Communities

By Julie Taylor, Tech Principal, Joyn Holdings LTD & Jacob Dahlman, Team Lead, Joyn
Holdings LTD

In an increasingly digital world, the safety of our children on the internet has become a paramount
concern for parents and guardians. The internet offers a vast playground of opportunities for learning
and socializing, but it also presents numerous risks. As the younger generations get more involved with
these online communities, they can also be targets for cyberbullies, hackers, scammers, online
predators, and much worse. As the internet landscape continues to evolve, online forums and group chat
communities become integral aspects of our digital culture. Discord, a popular social media platform, has
recognized this need for online safety and has taken significant steps to protect young users through
parental controls, privacy policies, and safety resources.

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