Without question, the Internet can be a toxic place for young people. But withdrawing access to it isn’t the right answer

The internet is a fantastic resource for young people looking for information, advice, and even to socialise. But for a significant number, it also provides access to potentially harmful and so-called “toxic” content. MindFull supports 11-17 year olds, and many of the young people that we’ve worked with have told us...

The UK Council for Child Internet Safety will draw up a list of approved sites offering advice about topics such as sex and drugs

The government is reportedly constructing a “whitelist” of websites to counter the sometimes-indiscriminate filters internet service providers (ISPs) introduced at its requests. The filters have been heavily criticized for blocking sites run by charities that aim to educate young people about topics such as sex, drugs and health issues. A report conducted...