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While we offer a comprehensive approach, we also recognize the value of specialized expertise. This article features some fantastic organizations that focus deeply on trust and safety (T&S) in gaming and online spaces and may be able to offer additional support.
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Introduction to Trust and Safety
When creating shared spaces, we have a duty of care to prioritize the safety and well-being of players.
Industry organizations and coalitions
- Trust and Safety Professional Association — A professional organization supporting and connecting individuals working in T&S roles across various industries, providing training, resources, and a community forum.
- Gaming Safety Coalition — A collaboration between industry leaders aiming to create safer and more inclusive online gaming communities through improved moderation, technological innovation, and mental-health advocacy.
General online safety organizations
- Oasis Consortium – A think tank working towards a safer, more ethical internet. They collaborate with businesses and experts to develop standards and initiatives around user safety, data privacy, and diversity and inclusion.
- ConnectSafely — A nonprofit educating users about online safety, privacy, and security, offering resources and workshops for various audiences.
- Center for Humane Technology — A nonprofit advocating for ethical technology design and promoting healthier online interactions, offering research and solutions.
- The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) — A global organization promoting online safety for children and families, offering resources and research as well as advocacy on cyberbullying, digital literacy, and responsible online behavior.
- Internet Matters — A U.K.-based not-for-profit dedicated to helping keep children safe online, offering resources and advice for parents and caregivers.
- eSafety Commissioner’s Office – Australia promotes online safety, educates about risks, and helps remove harmful content for all Australians and beyond.
- Netsafe – A New Zealand non-profit organization that provides education, support, and advocacy to help people of all ages stay safe online.
- GIFCT – A multi-stakeholder organization that fosters collaboration and provides resources to counter violent extremist content online, including gaming. Features resources like how to write transparency reports.
- Anti-Defamation League — A global organization that works with platforms, policymakers, and individuals to address issues like cyberbullying, extremism, and hate speech.
Child-safety organizations
- Tech Coalition — A coalition of tech companies working together to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) online.
- Better Internet for Kids — A European Commission initiative providing information, resources, and guidance on online safety for children, parents, and educators.
- WeProtect Global Alliance — An international alliance dedicated to ending child sexual exploitation online through collaboration with governments, companies, and civil society.
- UNICEF — The United Nations Children’s Fund, working to protect children’s rights, including online safety, through advocacy and programs.
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) — Operates the CyberTipline in the U.S. for reporting online child exploitation and also provides resources and education.
- Thorn — A non-profit building technology to defend children from sexual abuse by creating tools for law enforcement and industry.
- Internet Watch Foundation – The Internet Watch Foundation is a global organization dedicated to finding and removing child sexual abuse content online to protect children and help survivors.
Other Resources
- Games and Online Harassment Hotline — Free, text message-based support for individuals experiencing online harassment in gaming.
- The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) — A global professional association for game developers offering resources and support on various topics, including T&S.
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