Community Online Managed (COM) Networks & Online Harm Awareness Training

Understand COM networks, online harms and safeguarding risks. Learn how to recognise concerns and respond early.

Delivered by Detective Jane Moylan

Join us for this informative awareness session designed for professionals working with children and young people. The training will provide an introduction to Community Online Managed (COM) networks and the growing risks associated with online harms and exploitation.

Microsoft Teams Link - Join conversation

COM groups are online communities that encourage and promote harmful and extreme behaviours. Reports of COM group offending have increased significantly, with police forces across the country now managing a growing number of investigations. It is therefore essential that practitioners understand the nature of this offending, recognise the signs of potential involvement, and know how to respond appropriately to safeguard children and young people.

This session will help professionals build their knowledge and confidence in identifying concerns at an early stage, enabling timely intervention and reducing the risk of significant harm.

What will be covered?

• Introduction to COM group offending
• Understanding victim and offender characteristics
• Recognising indicators of potential COM group activity
• Current challenges and emerging risks
• Multi-agency responses and safeguarding approaches

Who should attend?

This session is suitable for professionals working with children and young people across education, health, social care, police, voluntary and community organisations, and safeguarding partnerships.

Book your place to increase your understanding of online harms and strengthen your safeguarding practice.