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Sharenting: Is it safe to share photos of your child online?

For #SHW23, we’re Playing It Safe. In today’s digital age, sharing moments of our lives has become second nature. So when it feels like your children become your life, is…

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Why we need to talk to young people about pornography

In this blog, Brook Education and Wellbeing Specialist, Katie Cicco explains why teaching young people about pornography helps to keep them safe.  In the digital age, access to explicit content…

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The Power of Online Forums: A Lifeline for Young People Seeking Sexual Health Advice 

For #SHW23, we’re Playing It Safe. Leshmi Geraghty is Head of Safeguarding at The Student Room, the UK’s largest online student community. In this blog she explores the importance of…

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Countering online misogyny in the classroom

Nick Dunne is Brook’s Head of Business Development. He has over 20 years of experience as a sexual health educator and trauma-informed counsellor, in particular with boys and young men. In this blog,…

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Is social media influencing young people’s contraception choices?

Eliza Bell, Brook’s Media and Communications Coordinator, discusses the potentially harmful effects of misinformation being shared on social media around hormonal contraception and how it can be combatted.    From…

Digital vs Real Life – which is better for engagement?

Ethan talks about his experience as a Participation Forum Member at Brook and the pros and cons of using digital tools over the last few years. When you compare today…

Digital vs Real Life: How do we strike the balance when building a movement?

Kelly Harris, Brook Cymru’s Business Development and Participation Lead, talks about the development of Brook’s Participation Forums and the challenge of meeting different people’s needs around digital and real life…

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Brook’s commitment to improving digital accessibility  

Lara Steele, Digital Officer, talks about Brook’s commitment to making sure our website, tools and content can be accessed by everyone.   Over 1/5 of the UK population has a disability,…