SUMMARY - Youth and Online Safety
Youth and Online Safety: Protecting Young People in a Complex Digital World
Young people grow up immersed in digital environments that offer connection, creativity, and opportunity — but also expose them to risks that previous generations never had to navigate. Online platforms can shape identity, influence mental health, and affect long-term wellbeing. Ensuring youth safety online requires thoughtful policy, responsible design, engaged caregivers, strong education, and platforms that take their duty of care seriously.