Safe Social Networking and Youth work

In recent years social networking sites have become the biggest single vehicle for young people accessing the internet. We all share a resposibility to ensure that young people are enjoying safe internet use. The following are two recent publications aim at providing an overview of the main social netwoking sites, safety measures and tips in their use, as well as supporting documentation and templates to assist with the provision of Internet access by youth organisations.

Guidlines for those working with Young People

by Youth Work Ireland, 2009.

Guidelines for safe Internet use for young people and those who work with them.

Drafted and edited by Fran Bissett, 2009.

Both of these resources are available to download free from the Irish Youthwork Centre website at http://www.iywc.com/