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By treating language as behaviour, the C2CHAT project provides research-backed insights that empower practitioners, educators & parents to listen with empathy and intervene early.

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Bridging this "adult disconnect" requires moving away from panic & building a shared vocabulary between generations.

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Dr. Mullineux-Morgan reveals how harmful language becomes normalised & why adults often struggle to spot the subtle linguistic cues that signal coercion or distress.

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In her new "View from the Experts" article, DRAGON's own Dr Ruth Mullineux-Morgan explores what children’s online conversations reveal about sexual behaviour & consent.

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Explore the new C2CHAT resources today on Hwb & help us build spaces where every young person feels heard, believed & supported.

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These leaflets offer educators & youth workers an immediate, practical tool to foster safe, respectful digital cultures in every classroom.

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Taking safeguarding beyond the screen means giving young people the confidence & vocabulary to set boundaries and support their peers.

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By focusing on peer language & digital realities, it provides a shared starting point for open, supportive conversations.

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The new leaflet translates this co-created insight into a practical guide for schools, youth groups, and safeguarding practitioners.

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Through creative style boards and workshops, young people shared a clear, powerful message with adults: "We shouldn't have to shout just to speak out—help us find the words to say that was not ok."

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Developed by @swanseauni.bsky.social with @senedd.wales Children in Wales, C2CHAT tackles peer-to-peer online sexual harassment by listening directly to those navigating it every day.

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It also unpacks how language is used to build friendships, test boundaries or exert hidden pressure online.

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Created during a residential workshop with young people from Young Wales Children in Wales, this animation brings children's real digital experiences to life.

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Alongside the animation, new information resources are available to support conversations around online safety, peer sexual harassment, RSE & safeguarding.

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Designed primarily for secondary school classrooms, it was co-produced with young people so that the scenarios, language & messages reflect how they understand & experience online interactions.

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