Darren BrackenOnline Safety & Youth Protection Consultant
Who I Work With
I work with:- Schools & PTAs
- Youth Organisations & Services
- NGOs & Community Services
- Local Authorities & Public BodiesMy focus is on early intervention, safeguarding awareness, and practical response
What I Do
Talks & Training
Practical sessions for staff, parents and communities on online harm, youth mental health and digital risk.Online Harm Risk Assessments
Structured reviews of polices, reporting pathways and safeguarding readiness.Community & Policy Workshops
Supporting organisations and public bodies to understand emerging online risks and build resilience.
Why It Matters
Young people now express distress online long before it appears offline.Social media can provide connection and support - but it can also amplify harm through algorithms, social contagion and peer dynamics.Youth workers, educators and trusted adults are often the first to notice something isn't right - but only if the know what to look for.My work focuses on helping organisations recognise risk earlier and respond with confidence.
About Me
I have over a decade of experience leading Trust & Safety teams at global technology platforms, where I worked on the most serious forms of online harm - including self-harm content, exploitation, bullying, misinformation and crisis response.
