Youth Internet Safety: Risks, Responses, and Research Recommendations

As Internet use by children and teenagers increases, so do concerns about their online safety. Providing a safe environment requires an in-depth understanding of the types and prevalence of online risks young Internet users face, as well as the potential solutions for mitigating risks.

This paper provides:

1. an overview of existing online safety research across a wide range of categories
2. an analysis of major findings
3. an identification of knowledge gaps, and
4. a set of recommendations for specific areas of research that can further the policy dialog regarding online safety