Online pornography, effects on children and young people
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Presented by Dr Lorel Mayberry
Are you a parent or caregiver who is concerned about children accessing pornography?
Would you like to increase your confidence and skills to talk to your children/teenagers about this tricky topic?
This session is for parents or adults interested in the impact of pornography on children and young people.
This session will explore topics including:-
- Impact of young peoples expectations of sex and sexuality
- Understandings around sex, sexuality & gender in society
- Statistics of children accessing porn
- Effects of exposure on children and young people
- Responding to online pornography exposure and other risks
- Talking with children about pornography
Dr Lorel Mayberry
Lorel has worked as a sexologist for three decades and lectures in sexology at Curtin University. She works as a consultant in sexuality education specialising in teaching of the controversial issues in health education.
She does many workshops with parents and teachers including workshops with the school curriculum materials - 'Growing and developing healthy relationships'.