Breck Foundation
@breckfoundation.bsky.social
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Helping young people reclaim the internet. Media requests:
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The Breck Foundation was founded in 2014 in response to the tragic loss of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was groomed and murdered by someone he met online. Our work aims to prevent this from ever happening again. Our work saves lives.
www.breckfoundation.org
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Online Safety | Breck Foundation
Breck Foundation helps children and young people reclaim the internet โ focused on online grooming, online safety and online exploitation. Together we can reach a future where children are safe onlin...
https://www.breckfoundation.org/
10 months ago
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Our Senior Youth Ambassadors represented the Breck Foundation at the amazing Junior Citizens event at The Hawth in Crawley. They delivered a workshop about online safety 19 times in total reaching 190 students! This is a fantastic achievement for our senior YAs. Funded by West Sussex County Council
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Meet Richard, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breckโs Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, he helps young people understand the importance of online safety. Book a speaker today!
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2 days ago
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Sir Ed Davey is calling on the UK's communications regulator Ofcom to "go after" Elon Musk over "crimes" he claims are being committed on the tech mogul's social media platform X. Read the full article and watch the interview here:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
3 days ago
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Meet Rick, our amazing supporter running the Manchester Half Marathon on October 12th in aid of the Breck Foundation! ๐๐ Rick is taking on this incredible challenge to raise awareness of online safety. ๐ Every donation counts ๐ Support here:
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4 days ago
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This was a real milestone for the Youth Ambassador project! Worthing High School students learnt, practised, and delivered their first Breck assembly to the whole of Year 8! While you could hear a pin drop in the hall, the youth's voice was strong! ๐ช ๐
4 days ago
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Breck Foundation
Pinner Park Primary School
5 days ago
Weโre partnering with
@breckfoundation.bsky.social
this year to strengthen online safety for our children. ๐ชSession for Pinner Park parents ๐ Today | ๐ 6pm | ๐ป Zoom Hear Breckโs story + practical tips for protecting children online. See email for joining info.
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Thursday saw the launch of our Bourne Community College Youth Ambassadors, and they really were amazing! Their recollection of facts and connection with Breck's story was fantastic. They are clearly 100% committed to helping their peers reclaim the internet. We can't wait for their first assembly!
5 days ago
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Wishing the incredible cast/company and production team the very best of luck as they begin filming Game Over ๐ญ Powerful play that shares Breck Bednarโs real story. Your work continues to move audiences and spark conversations about online safety. ๐ธ
www.scarlettmadisonphotography.co.uk
8 days ago
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๐น๏ธ VR gaming is booming, but safety must grow with it. Lucy Prior highlights how design, moderation & collaboration can protect young players while keeping VR fun + creative.
#OnlineSafety
#VR
#DigitalWellbeing
Read the full article here:
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8 days ago
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Dr Keighley Perkins
11 days ago
If youโre a parent or caregiver concerned about online risks, hereโs your chance to help shape real solutions. We are looking for UK-based parents/caregivers to take part in our DRAGON-Shield for Parents project in collaboration with
@breckfoundation.bsky.social
:
tinyurl.com/47curzpw
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DRAGON-Shield Expression of Interest Survey
DRAGON-Shield Expression of Interest Survey
https://tinyurl.com/47curzpw
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Roblox agrees to anti-child grooming measures in Australia. Read the full article here:
www.malaymail.com/news/tech-ga...
9 days ago
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๐โ๏ธ Back to school means a fresh start, both in the classroom and online. ๐โจ Every post, comment, and message is a chance to show kindness, respect, and responsibility. ๐ฌ๐ Be the voice that lifts others up and creates a safe space for your friends this term. ๐
#BackToSchool
#DigitalLeaders
11 days ago
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Weโve been at BHASVIC with Jason Lemm from West Sussex Digital Safety team. Our Senior YAs have been trained to learn a workshop, which they will deliver at the Junior Citizens. This is a huge & fantastic event in which will reach hundreds of Y6 students, and we are very proud to be a part of it!
12 days ago
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Breck Foundation
Dr Keighley Perkins
12 days ago
Parents & caregivers, time is running out to join DRAGON-Shield for Parents โ an exciting new project from DRAGON in partnership with the
@breckfoundation.bsky.social
. Sign up link:
tinyurl.com/47curzpw
Please share with your networks.
#DRAGON
#BreckFoundation
#onlinesafety
#onlineharms
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Dr Keighley Perkins
15 days ago
DRAGON & the
@breckfoundation.bsky.social
have joined forces to recruit parents & caregivers in order to develop DRAGON-Shield for Parents โ a groundbreaking tool designed to help families understand & protect against online grooming and harmful interactions. ๐
tinyurl.com/4e7bhxxf
More info ๐
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The first Youth Ambassadors had their first training session today at Worthing High School! We learnt how to deliver Breckโs powerful story as an assembly and had a few runs through! The Youth Ambassadors were amazing, confident, receptive and worked so hard ๐๐ฎ
16 days ago
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Meta to stop its AI chatbots from talking to teens about suicide. Read the full article here:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
18 days ago
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๐๐ New school year = new opportunities to learn AND stay safe online! ๐ปโจ Parents / Caregivers ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฆ + teachers ๐ = key guides in helping young people spot risks ๐ซ and build healthy digital habits ๐๐ก
#BackToSchool
#OnlineSafety
#DigitalWellbeing
#CyberSmart
#BreckFoundation
19 days ago
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Our CEO was honoured to spend yesterday at the House of Lords, meeting with several esteemed peers, including Baroness Morgan, Lord McNally, and Baroness Healy. Their support for our mission to protect children online from grooming and other harms is truly appreciated.
@nickymorgan.bsky.social
22 days ago
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The new school year is a great time to also think about a digital refresh. This back-to-school season, we created a checklist to help you and your family manage screen time and stay safe online. Creating safe online learning spaces starts with small, consistent steps. ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ซ
#BackToSchool
23 days ago
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Parents have been warned not to share pictures of their children on social media this month. ๐ธ๐คณ Read the full article by Devon Live here:
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24 days ago
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Dr Keighley Perkins
26 days ago
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Calling all parents & caregivers! Join us +
@breckfoundation.bsky.social
to help shape DRAGON-Shield for Parents โ a new tool to keep children safe from online grooming. Free training + priority access. Register by 19 Sept ๐
tinyurl.com/47curzpw
#DRAGON
#BreckFoundation
#onlinesafety
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Meet Marcia, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breckโs Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, she helps young people understand the importance of online safety and how to protect themselves in a digital world. Book a speaker today!
www.breckfoundation.org
28 days ago
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Want more support on raising safe, tech-savvy kids? ๐ฃ โ Book a Breck Foundation speaker session for your school or community group today: ๐
www.breckfoundation.org/speaker-sess...
#EmpowerParents
#OnlineSafetyEducation
#BreckFoundation
30 days ago
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Grieving mum reveals how her family were left feeling powerless as faceless cowards sent them sickening messages. Read the full article:
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3640062...
about 1 month ago
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Breckโs story is featured in Channel 5โs Murdered at First Sight, a powerful reminder of why online safety matters. ๐ At the Breck Foundation, we honour his legacy by working to keep young people safe online. Watch the full episode here:
www.channel5.com/show/murdere...
about 1 month ago
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A healthy digital life is all about balance. โจ Set boundaries that work for your family, because being online should never mean being disconnected. ๐๐ต
#DigitalBalance
#OnlineSafety
#BreckFoundation
about 1 month ago
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Weโre proud that the Breck Foundation are an honorary member of UKIE ๐ This partnership recognises our vital work in keeping young people safe online ๐ฎ๐
ukie.org.uk
@ukieofficial.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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@mollyroseorg.bsky.social
set up by Ian Russell after his 14-year-old daughter took her own life after viewing harmful content online, commissioned an analysis of hundreds of posts on the platforms, using accounts of a 15-year-old girl based in the UK. Learn more:
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about 1 month ago
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Chris Hansen, a veteran crime journalist best known for hosting To Catch a Predator, is now setting his sights on exposing Roblox in his upcoming documentary, Predators. Read the full article:
fandomwire.com/to-catch-a-p...
about 1 month ago
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Letโs tackle them together ๐ Visit
breckfoundation.org
for more information and resources!
#ParentingInTheDigitalAge
#OnlineChallenges
#BreckFoundation
about 1 month ago
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Meta just announced a new safety rollout, and theyโve already removed more than 600,000 predatory accounts on Facebook and Instagram! Read the full article here:
www.sheknows.com/parenting/ar...
about 1 month ago
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Struggling to keep up with your childโs online world? ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง Check out these helpful resources: ๐ Childnet โ practical guides for digital parenting ๐ฑ Internet Matters โ step-by-step parental control walkthroughs ๐ก๏ธ CEOP - Keeping children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online
about 2 months ago
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Parenting in 2025? Here's what you need to know! ๐ก Being informed is your first layer of protection. Letโs stay ahead, together. ๐ก
#DigitalParenting
#OnlineSafety
#BreckFoundation
#Tech
#Digitalage
about 2 months ago
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ย ๐ฌ Planning your back-to-school PSHE? Book us for September! Our sessions are perfect for Year 5โ13. ๐
breckfoundation.org/speaker-sessions
#EducationMatters
#BackToSchoolSafety
#PSHE
#DigitalWellBeing
about 2 months ago
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Are you a gamer? Break one of these 8 world records today! ๐ฎ๐พ Check out this article:
kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2025/7/...
about 2 months ago
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Our Sussex Youth Ambassadors share what they love most about being online, from learning new skills to connecting with friends. ๐ปโจ By celebrating the positives, theyโre also helping us open up honest conversations about staying safe in the digital world.
#YouthAmbassadors
#OnlineSafety
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about 2 months ago
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๐ค Our speakers are on break, but our message stays loud and clear: Be smart, be safe, and always trust your gut online. Catch up on our resources at
breckfoundation.org
#BreckFoundation
#ScrollSafe
#OnlineSafety
#TechTips
about 2 months ago
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๐ธ Be careful what you post. Oversharing can give away personal infoโlocation, habits, who youโre with. Think before you post this summer.
#OnlinePrivacy
#SummerSafety
about 2 months ago
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A productive day in London with our amazing team, preparing summer presentations for the upcoming school year. Working together to ensure Breckโs message reaches even more young people in the year ahead. ๐ผ๐
#PlayVirtualLiveReal
#TeamBreck
#OnlineSafety
about 2 months ago
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Users have already found a workaround to bypass the UK Online Safety Act's new age verification system! Read the full article by Mashable here:
mashable.com/article/disc...
about 2 months ago
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๐๏ธ Digital Detox Challenge: Try 1 hour screen-free every day this week. Read, draw, run, play. Tell us how it goes in the comments!
#DigitalDetox
#SummerChallenge
#MentalHealth
#Screentime
2 months ago
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Even adults can fall victim to online scams. If something feels โtoo good to be trueโ, pause and check before you click or reply. Trust your gut, itโs your best online safety tool! Thank you for sharing your story. Read the full article:
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2533109...
2 months ago
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Ofcom has introduced over 40 new guidelines for tech platforms to better protect children online, and those who fail to comply could face major fines. ๐ข At the Breck Foundation, we welcome these steps toward stronger online safety.
#OnlineSafety
#ChildProtection
#SaferInternet
#OfcomRules
2 months ago
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We attended a screening of Canโt Look Away, a documentary following lawyers taking on tech giants to fight for families whose children were harmed by social media. ๐ฌ We left inspired, moved, and more determined than ever to keep pushing for change. ๐ปโ ๏ธ
2 months ago
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We continue to call for stronger safeguards, accountability, and transparency from tech platforms, and we urge parents and carers to stay informed, talk regularly with their children, and remain vigilant about the apps they use. Read the full article:
www.lbc.co.uk/news/exclusi...
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'Clearly a place where abuse is going to take place': Calls for teenage dating app to be banned in the UK
A teen dating app used to groom children as young as 12 should be banned in the UK, child safety experts have told LBC.
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/exclusive/abuse-teenage-dating-app/
2 months ago
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New internet rules come into force, many adult sites currently have simple boxes for users to tick and say they're over 18 - that's no longer good enough, according to Ofcom. Read the full article here:
news.sky.com/story/new-in...
#Ofcom
#InternetRules
#OnlineSafety
#BreckFoundation
#UKTech
2 months ago
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Meet Yanika, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breckโs Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, she helps young people understand the importance of online safety and how to protect themselves in a digital world. ๐ Currently working in London, making a real difference.
2 months ago
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@skynews reports that the government is considering a Two-hour screen time limit and curfews for children.๐ต Read the full article here:
news.sky.com/story/two-ho...
2 months ago
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Red Flag Alert! ย ๐ฉ If someone online asks you to keep a secret from adults, thatโs a MAJOR red flag. Block. Report. Tell someone.
#GroomingRedFlags
#TrustYourGut
2 months ago
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