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Empower your practice

Barnardo’s Online risk guide is designed for professionals working with young people, to help them understand and manage risks associated with online activities. You can:

  • search for information about potential online risks
  • hear experiences from young people
  • discover practical steps to help educate, protect and mitigate against online risks

Search for an online risk

For example, money muling or TikTok

New articles

Skinfluencers

A ‘skinfluencer’ is someone who shares content on social media platforms, giving advice and opinions on skincare products.

Find out more about skinfluencers

Incel culture

Incel culture refers to a subculture, usually involving men or boys. 'Incel' refers to being "involuntarily celibate”.

Find out more about incel culture

Chatroulette

Chatroulette is a video chat platform that pairs users at random. Users can connect with strangers globally.

Find out more about chatroulette

BeReal

BeReal is a social media app that prompts users to post unfiltered photos within a two-minute window of time every day.

Find out more about bereal

Anime/Hentai

Hentai is animated pornography made in the style of Japanese anime (animated shows) or manga (comic books).

Find out more about anime/hentai

Yubo

Yubo is a social media app that connects users through live streaming and matching with others by swiping on their profile.

Find out more about yubo

Explore how young people experience life online

"The thing I found most useful about the Online risk guide is that it's divided into precise topics about what is currently trending– it’s not another vague and generalised resource about how the internet is 'dangerous' without offering real context."

Barnardo's practitioner

Get involved

Everything you need to share the guide

We’ve created a handy pack with everything you need to raise awareness of Barnardo’s Online risk guide in your workplace.

Inside you’ll find:

  • A quick explainer for you and your colleagues
  • Posters to print and pin up in staff areas

Join our community of practice

Learn from others, share your experiences, and stay informed about emerging online risks.

Next session: January 2026 - date TBC

To join the Community of Practice, simply sign up to the Barnardo’s Online risk guide and switch on the Community of Practice option in your communication preferences.