Big content warning for this episode - mentions of triggering material, including references to content promoting sexual assault, eating disorders, and self-harm.
Nat's taken this episode to continue the conversation started on Good Morning Britain last week - her involvement with Big Tech's Little Victims. Big Tech's Little Victims has undertaken an investigation into the social media algorithms when the age is clearly marked as a 13 year old, finding devastating promotion and distribution of incredibly damaging content. They're campaigning to change the laws and protect children from the horrendous content they're being served by the social media companies.
Nat speaks to people she met working on this campaign, and hears from listeners, too.
Big Tech’s Little Victims Campaign - https://bigtechlittlevictims.org/
Not a Survival Guide: Your Straight Talking Parenting Companion; Navigating The Shift From Child To Teen by Niicole Howes https://amzn.eu/d/099IRcwJ
Helplines
Childline - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/our-services/childline/
Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ - have guides for young people, parents and carers
Mind - have specific help for 11-18 year olds https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/
Samaritans - call 116 123
Or other ways to get in touch with them on their website https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
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