Digitally Informed Youth (DIY) is a research project empowering young people and providing resources against technology-facilitated sexual violence.

Canada
Joined May 2023
Le #FRQ et le @CNRS vous invitent au colloque « Nos recherches changent le monde », les 4 et 5 juin 2025, à @HEC Montréal et en ligne. Venez explorer les transformations et enjeux de la recherche en sciences humaines et sociales, arts et lettres. 🔽frq.gouv.qc.ca/evenement/nos…
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here's an article we wrote on this issue thewhitehatter.ca/blog/austr…
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The risks of misinformation and deepfakes don't just affect you, they can impact the people you care about. #TogetherAgainstMisinformation BreaktheFake.ca
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Q8: More and more research is showing that kids aren't all equally affected by online risks - and that those who are most at risk are also the ones who benefit the most from using online tools. #KeepSafeOnline
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“The dramatic rise in sextortion scams is taking a heavy toll on children and teens, with reports of online enticement increasing by over 300% from 2021 to 2023. Campaigns like this bring much-needed education to help families recognize these threats early. By equipping young people with knowledge and directing them to resources like NCMEC’s CyberTipline, and Take it Down, we can better protect them from falling victim to online exploitation.” – John Shehan, a Senior Vice President, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
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Kids have shared that they’re being solicited online to send nudes as young as age 9. Starting a conversation can help your child know what to do and can prevent them from being surprised by a request or think this type of situation is their fault.
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🚨 New publication alert! 🚨 This bilingual issue of the CJC @utpress, co-edited by David Myles and myself, examines the impacts of digital media on #LGBTQ+ communities, including TikTok, X/Twitter, dating apps, AI, and more. Check it out! cjc.utpjournals.press/toc/cj…
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#Gaslighting is an insidious form of abuse which makes it difficult to recognize the behaviour. However, there are some signs: gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-wo…
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Replying to @DIYDigSafety @CNN
Will be interesting to see #1 how teens figure out how to by-pass and #2 how many will migrate to another platform to prevent parents form seeing what they are doing - just saying!
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New class, same problems? We’re here for you 🙌 #BackToSchool #MentalHealth #FeelOutLoud
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Women's Shelters Canada @endvawnetwork is calling on phone companies to adjust how they respond to those escaping from domestic violence, saying the costs of changing a phone number and difficulties leaving a shared plan are key barriers for victims. ctvnews.ca/politics/family-p…
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NFF’s upcoming #webinar on July 23 teaches young people about their rights in online spaces and to feel empowered to exercise them. Register to learn more about your rights, online privacy tips, and support resources if you've experienced online harms: ow.ly/4LNV50Swzcp\
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#TFSV Virality, the price of silence, porn, or polemic nation-state happening at 10:30am tomorrow with @casmidaproject @cdietzel @kaitlynn_mendes and many more in Te Pae Conway 4! #IAMCR2024 #IAMCR24
Attending #IAMCR2024 in🇳🇿🥝to present and chair various #Gender and #Communication Section panels over the next few days on #MeToo #celebrity #fandom and #TFSV starring @AvadhaniDr @muzaken @real_siswyd @casmidaproject Catch us around! Details👇 @IAMCRtweets #IAMCR24 @CNMnus
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Welcome to the first episode of Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast and @ConversationCA. Join our host @iamnehal and our guest @cdietzel to discuss users’ safety on dating apps! 🔗 ow.ly/LpXk50Sj9JG
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Technology-facilitated sexual violence is something youth are facing in their everyday lives. @DIYDigSafety shares how to address this violence while empowering youth: gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webina… #SexualAssaultPreventionMonth #SAPM
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Do you want to learn more about things like: - #Cyberbullying - Your rights (and things to consider) when sharing intimate photos (nudes) - Technology-facilitated violence Check out these amazing resources from @DIYDigSafety ⬇️⬇️⬇️ diydigitalsafety.ca/resource…
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🌟 Join us on May 29th for 'Supporting Youth In A Digital Age' with guest speaker Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, Digitally Informed Youth (@DIYDigSafety)! 🌟 📅 Wednesday, May 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST) 📍 Zoom Register now at sascwr.org/supportingyouth!
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Wondering how to talk with youth about technology-facilitated sexual violence? This Learning Network Issue offers tips: gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-wo…
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Today is #InternationalWomensDay! #IWD2024 The theme this year is #InspireInclusion for equity. Find out more about the state of #GenderEquity in Canada and how we can move from injustice to empowerment in this Learning Network Issue: gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-wo…
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It’s International #WomensDay! Learn about the common issues in media coverage of women and women’s issues in politics, sports and the news: mediasmarts.ca/digital-media…
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