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FOSI Briefs the Hill on Global Online Safety Policy

May 16, 2022
This Congress has seen a bevy of legislation focused on regulating popular technology products, services, and platforms. Dozens of bills have been introduced regarding antitrust, data privacy, content moderation, and most importantly for this discussion, online safety.

A Transatlantic Youth Dialogue on the Future of Digital Safety

March 1, 2022
As the digital world expands into new frontiers across virtual and augmented realities, the metaverse, and more, it is imperative that the safety of young people remains paramount. Coming together in online spaces is commonplace for today’s youth as they navigate complex social lives, academics, and growing up in an increasingly virtual world. On March 1st, we welcomed four youth speakers from across the US and EU for a transatlantic dialogue about the challenges and opportunities that technology brings to their lives. As part of their work on Microsoft’s Council for Digital Good, panelists discussed how media literacy, digital citizenship, and personal safety impacts peers in their communities and around the globe. 

Teen Relationships: The Good, The Bad, & How Parents Can Help in a Digital World

February 15, 2022
On Tuesday, February 15th, the Family Online Safety Institute and Aura, a provider of intelligent safety solutions, convened a panel discussion entitled, “Teen Relationships: The Good, The Bad, & How Parents Can Help in a Digital World.” Stephen Balkam, FOSI’s Founder & CEO moderated the conversation between these leading experts: Dr. David Greenfield of The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction; Erica Olsen of the National Network to End Domestic Violence; Rita Smith of DomesticShelters.org; and Ryan Toohil of Aura.

FOSI 2021 Annual Conference

November 15, 2021
On November 15th, FOSI hosted its live, virtual 2021 Annual Conference, Recovery & Renewal: Creating a path to a new normal. This year’s event highlighted our most important insights from this past pandemic year, to ensure our new normal includes revamped best practices for ourselves, our families, and our world.

School’s Back - Now What?

September 15, 2021
As kids and teens head back to school, families across the country and around the world are facing new challenges for this unusual school year. Students are returning to classrooms in a variety of ways, including online, hybrid, and in person — alongside anxious thoughts, worry, and apprehension.

Children @ Play: Developing Skills, Community and Connection Online

May 26, 2021
As a post-pandemic world begins to emerge, we find ourselves in a drastically altered “new normal” when it comes to the online world.

Teens, Screens and Mental Health

May 13, 2021
As kids and teens spend more time on screens and devices, the impact on their mental health must be considered.

FOSI Briefs the Hill - In Conversation with Representatives Lori Trahan and Jennifer Wexton

March 11, 2021
On Thursday March 11, the Family Online Safety Institute hosted the latest installment of its FOSI Briefs the Hill series, “In Conversation With Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10).” 

Digital Literacy in the Streaming Era

February 17, 2021
This online workshop compared attitudes toward digital parenting in the US and APAC regions, bringing together representatives & participants from industry, civil society, academic and the public sector to discuss online safety, how we think of digital citizenship and how to respond to the many challenges and opportunities that digital technology poses to children and families.

FOSI 2020 Annual Conference

November 18, 2020
On November 18th, we hosted the premier online safety event of 2020 – live and virtual! This year’s event, “Building Resilience,” covered the many changing elements of online life, for ourselves, our families, and our world. The inherent obstacles and vast benefits of the digital world have become apparent to all of us now more than ever, and we explored these issues against the backdrop of a quickly changing social and cultural landscape.

Webinar - Supporting Virtual Classrooms: Educational and Enriching Content for Kids

September 10, 2020
As many families prepare for distance learning during this unprecedented back-to-school season, concerns around the efficacy of virtual education and increased screen time are coming to the forefront.

FOSI Briefs the Hill - Misinformation and the Importance of Media Literacy

July 16, 2020
In July 2020, the stories leading our news cycle have immediate impacts on public health, social dynamics, and the state of democracy in the face of an upcoming US election. The ways in which information on these topics has been disseminated shows how easily false and misleading coverage can spread online, making it difficult to prioritize safety and accuracy.

Gaming in Lockdown: Achieving Safety and Balance in Online Play

July 1, 2020
As coronavirus lockdowns worldwide have increased the hours per day that kids and teens spend online, so have their use of gaming platforms. For parents, this raises many common concerns around gaming such as compulsive overuse, age appropriate imagery, and how to mitigate potential safety risks.

Covid-19 and the Return of the Free Range Kid

May 27, 2020
The global pandemic has upended the rhythm of life for most families. Parents are either doing their best to homeschool their kids while working from home, or heading out to do essential jobs. Kids are missing the structure and routine of school, extracurricular activities, sports - and now even summer camp is endangered.

Tackling Online Child Sexual Abuse Material: From Discovery to Prosecution

May 20, 2020
This webinar will follow a report of online child sexual abuse material from its first detection to final prosecution, shining a light on the work of the essential actors who combat the spread of this illegal content. In a series of expert presentations, representatives from industry, non-profits, law enforcement, and the Department of Justice will go behind the numbers and examine what goes into a report and how working together can eradicate this material from the Internet.

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