Children Are Talking to Dangerous Adults Online

Online grooming is no longer a fringe risk; it is a daily reality for children with smartphones. In this clip, Claire Thompson explains why minors are disproportionately vulnerable: their neurological development limits impulse control, while digital platforms provide adults direct access to them at scale. Heidi brings these concerns into context during 16 Days of Activism, highlighting digital abuse as a form of gender-based violence that must be confronted systemically. Watch the full episode here: https://www.enca.com/voices-change-what-our-children-face-online-and-how-we-keep-them-safe