Could You Spot the Signs? Understanding Com Networks and Online Harm

The online world continues to evolve, bringing with it new and emerging risks for children and young people. One area of growing concern is the rise of Com Networks, online communities that can target and exploit vulnerable people, encouraging them to engage in harmful, abusive and, in some cases, serious criminal behaviour.

To help professionals better understand this threat, the North Yorkshire Police Cybercrime Team will be delivering a webinar for practitioners across North Yorkshire.

Webinar Details

Title: Com Network Webinar
Date: Thursday 29 October
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Presented by: PC Courtney Irons, North Yorkshire Police Cybercrime Team

During this session, attendees will learn about:

What Com Groups are and how they operate
Examples of Com Groups and associated online behaviours
Key offender indicators
Key victim indicators
How practitioners can recognise signs of concern and respond appropriately

This is an important opportunity for anyone working with children, young people and families to increase their awareness of a developing area of online harm and exploitation.