Lunchtime learning: Digital danger zones | Young people and online harm
About event organiser
Whāraurau provide a wide range of training and professional development opportunities for the infant, child and adolescent mental health and addiction workforce.
Event information
Dates and location
26
March
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26
March
2026
12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Format
Online
In person
Online & In-person
Cost
Free
About the event
For more information and to register, visit the event page.
Join Nikki Denholm from The Light Project to build one's understanding of online harm. She will provide an overview of young people’s digital sexual environments, identify key risks and harms, and offer practical tools and strategies to respond effectively.
This workshop will cover:
- The digital landscape and risks for young people: Emerging platforms, patterns, and trends including AI technologies, digital subcultures, the ‘manosphere’, online fanfiction, social media and messaging apps, live streaming services, VR and gaming platforms, pornography, and popular dating and messaging apps.
- Online harm and trauma: Understanding online risks (4 Cs framework), youth vulnerabilities, the typology of online harm, impacts of online harm, and possible signs of harm.
- Online harm response strategies: Responding effectively to online harm, including a workplace ‘Start well, Safety, Support and Strengthen’ approach.
For queries, please contact the organiser at coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz.
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