Family Online Safety Institute
International non-profit on online safety for children and families, convening industry, government and non-profits.
About Family Online Safety Institute
The Family Online Safety Institute is an international non-profit working to make the online world safer for children and their families by identifying and promoting best practice, tools and methods in online safety that also respect free expression. It convenes leaders across industry, government and the non-profit sector, and its work spans public policy, industry best practice and good digital parenting. Founded in 2007.
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- FOSI 2026 Annual ConferenceConference · Washington, DC, United States
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Online Child Sextortion: Lessons from a Teen SurvivorFrom their feed
When I was ten years old, I was the victim of online child sextortion. It all began with an email from a random stranger, claiming that he knew some mysterious […] The post Online Child Sextortion: Lessons from a Teen Survivor appeared first on Family Online Safety Institute .
September 28, 2026
Online Sextortion: A Parent’s GuideFrom their feed
Online sextortion can be difficult for both young people and their families to navigate. Parents and caregivers may not always know what to look for, what to say, or what […] The post Online Sextortion: A Parent’s Guide appeared first on Family Online Safety Institute .
September 28, 2026
An Interview with Sara DeWitt on What Makes Good Media for KidsFrom their feed
For our September 2026 issue of The Assurance Newsletter, we spoke with Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President & General Manager of PBS KIDS and Education, about what makes children’s media […] The post An Interview with Sara DeWitt on What Makes Good Media for Kids appeared first on Family Online Safety Institute .
September 21, 2026
Beyond “Just One More Game”: Building Healthier Digital Play Through Shared ResponsibilitiesFrom their feed
What if the key to healthy gaming isn’t stricter screen-time limits, but open conversations and a supportive community that empower positive digital play? Bedtime is approaching. A child is curled […] The post Beyond “Just One More Game”: Building Healthier Digital Play Through Shared Responsibilities appeared first on Family Online Safety Institute .
September 8, 2026
FOSI 2026 European Forum: Youth Voices | Thomas on Identity, Online Communities, and Protecting Young PeopleFrom their feed
During FOSI’s 2026 European Forum, Thomas joined fellow youth representatives from Child Focus to call for stronger protections for children and greater accountability from platforms. His remarks are shared below. […] The post FOSI 2026 European Forum: Youth Voices | Thomas on Identity, Online Communities, and Protecting Young People appeared first on Family Online Safety Institute .
August 10, 2026
FOSI 2026 European Forum: Youth Voices | Lenaëlle on the Rise of Manosphere Content OnlineFrom their feed
During FOSI’s 2026 European Forum, Lenaëlle joined fellow youth representatives from Child Focus to share her perspective on the growing influence of toxic manosphere content on social media and its […] The post FOSI 2026 European Forum: Youth Voices | Lenaëlle on the Rise of Manosphere Content Online appeared first on Family Online Safety Institute .
August 5, 2026