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Virtual reality films tackle social media dangers for young people

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A series of virtual reality (VR) films has been created to help children understand the dangers of social media.
The films examine different risks to young people posed by social media. Picture: Anster PR
The films examine different risks to young people posed by social media. Picture: Anster PR

Developed by the Antser Group and Cornerstone VR, four films have been put together to help explore the online dangers young people face, from personal safety concerns to mental health impacts.

They cover scenarios, from everyday use of social media to manipulation tactics used by those involved in child criminal and sexual exploitation.  

The first is an introduction to social media, showing how it fits into the day in the life of a young person through things like WhatsApp conversations with family members to receiving unsolicited messages from strangers.

Films two and three show how young people can be persuaded to meet someone in real life; and the fourth focuses on the decline of a young person’s mental health due to social media.

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