Introduction to the Case Study Collection

The Cyber Trust
Part of the Family Internet Monitoring Project

This collection of case studies explores real-world news stories highlighting how children and young people can be placed at risk through their online activities.

The collection is drawn from real cases investigated by the Cyber Choices team at the National Crime Agency and stories reported in the press.

All of these cases could have been prevented had parents been able to monitor their child's online activity and intervene.



News Item Link Cyber Choices Link

Story: Primary school pupils referred to online crime unit.

Source: BBC News

 


Story: Fifty young people including children of primary school age have been referred to a specialist policing team that tackles online crime across the East Midlands.

The East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) says this was due to the behaviour of some youngsters, who have hacked school websites to post rude messages, or change their grades.

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