Online Safeguard Initiative for Kids: Fresh Digital Security Venture

In a bid to ensure the safety of children and young people online, a new prevention concept for internet safety is set to be implemented in schools from the 2025/26 academic year. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Bremen Police, aims to significantly improve awareness of the dangers of the internet and safe handling of digital media.

The need for such a preventive measure has been underscored by several studies. The JIM study 2024, for instance, revealed that young people are frequently confronted with sexual harassment, fake news, offensive comments, and pornography online. Similarly, the KIM study 2022 by the Southwest Media Pedagogical Research Association found that elementary school children, particularly girls and boys, are increasingly using smartphones and social media in their private environment, exposing them to an increased risk.

As part of the prevention concept, teachers will be trained to serve as contact persons for digital risks and sexual violence on the net. They will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to competently accompany and support their classes in navigating the online world safely.

One of the key components of the prevention concept is the age-appropriate lesson "Flizzy in Danger". This lesson, designed for elementary school students, uses a playful and understandable approach to introduce children to the dangers of the internet, particularly cybergrooming. Cybergrooming, or the targeted initiation of sexual contacts with children and young people on the internet, is a serious threat that has become increasingly prevalent.

To ensure wide participation, these information evenings will be organized in a neighborhood-specific manner. Parents will be informed about the dangers of cybergrooming, pornography, and sexting, and provided with concrete recommendations for action. Schools and parents will work together to create a safe digital environment for children.

The first measures of the prevention concept are set to start after the autumn holidays in 2025. It's worth noting that Ulrich Maurer is not mentioned in the provided search results, nor is there any information on an internet security concept for students supported by him or an introduction date for the school year 2025/26.

This prevention concept for internet safety is a response to the increased risk faced by children and young people due to their increasing use of smartphones and social media in their private environment. By equipping teachers and parents with the necessary knowledge and resources, the initiative aims to foster a safer and more responsible online community for the future generations.