Safeguarding Learners against Sextortion

Overview

This 60-minute awareness webinar will allow delegates to gain an overall insight into safeguarding learners at risk of Sexploitation.

Objectives

This webinar will:

• Educate participants about what sextortion is, how it occurs, and its prevalence;
• Explain how to recognise the signs of sextortion attempts, including common tactics used by perpetrators;
• Provide practical tips and strategies for preventing sextortion, such as safe online behaviour, privacy settings, and secure communication practices;
• Outline steps to take if someone becomes a victim of sextortion, including how to report the crime, seek advice and support from specialist organisations;
• Explain the legal aspects of sextortion, including relevant laws, penalties for perpetrators, and the rights of victims;
• Provide sources and tools available for further education and support, such as helplines, counselling services, and online safety guides.

Who should attend this webinar

This webinar is designed to support all providers of post 16 education and training provision including:

• Members of the executive team;
• Senior management;
• HR Departments;
• Curriculum / Department leads;
• Safeguarding Leads;
• All other teaching and training staff.

Facilitator

Charlotte Witherspoon, Safeguarding Consultant, Education Child Protection LTD

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