Organisations strive to design physical and online environments that reduce the risk of harm as an important preventative mechanism. Risk management strategies clarify potential risks where adult to child or child to child interactions occur, or where the physical environment is unsafe.
Technological platforms within organisations provide a valuable tool for communication, education and to seek information and support. Risks associated with online platforms are minimised through all necessary means, including, education of children and young people, parents, staff and volunteers about expectations of online behaviour, the application of safety filters and clear communication protocols (Australian Human Rights Commission 2018).
- The Shadows of the Web: Protecting our children in the digital world documentary – National Office for Child Safety – encourages ongoing, proactive, preventative conversations with children and young people about the risks that the internet can present and how they can stay safe.
- Child safety risk management guide and checklist – National Office for Child Safety – support for organisations to understand how to appropriately manage child safety risks.
- Checklist for online safety – Australian Human Rights Commission.
- Protecting children online – eSafety Commissioner – resources for organisations to support staff and volunteers to better protect children online.
- Social media practice guide – Australian Childhood Foundation.
- Framework for Understanding and Guiding Responses to Harmful Sexual Behaviours in Children and Young People – WA Government with the Australian Centre for Child Protection WA.
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