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
Explore different types of online risks
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. Connect with passionate professionals and grow your knowledge together. We meet online every other month and welcome guest speakers.
Next session: Wednesday 15th October 2025, 12:00 (online)
We will be joined by Katie Freeman-Taylor, Head of Research and Policy at Internet Matters, a leading not-for-profit supporting families and professionals in navigating online safety. This session will delve into findings from their recent report, Me, Myself and AI, which explores how children in the UK are engaging with AI chatbots.
Register below to receive an invitation to this event.