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Free Online Seminar: Protecting Children from SNS Risks

Overview

On June 14, 2025, Decoboco Base Inc., a social franchise dedicated to supporting the economic independence of children with disabilities through 332 locations nationwide, will hold a free online seminar to educate parents, educators, and support personnel on the risks faced by children online. This event comes in response to increasing reports of children being targeted by malicious job offers and online scams via social media, particularly as summer vacation approaches.

Reason for Hosting

As summer brings about increased leisure time and social media use among children, the risk of them becoming victims of cyber crimes significantly heightens. Recognizing this pressing issue, this seminar aims to equip adults with the necessary knowledge to protect children from these dangers. Given the positive feedback from the previous session, we are excited to present a second edition.

Key Takeaways from the Seminar

Participants can expect to gain insight into:

• - Latest recruitment tactics and red flags to help spot dangerous situations.
• - Effective communication techniques to raise awareness among children, fostering an environment in which they feel comfortable discussing their concerns.
• - Practical preventive measures that can be implemented at home and in the community to avert potential dangers.

Seminar Details

• - Date: June 14, 2025 (Saturday)
• - Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (JST)
• - Format: Online via Zoom
• - Cost: Free
• - Target Audience: Parents, educators, and individuals involved in supporting children
• - Registration: Sign up through the provided link or QR code: Registration Form

Interviews with the speakers will be available after the seminar for more in-depth discussions. Please contact our public relations officer for inquiries.

Featured Speakers

Shoji Kitagawa

Chief Quality Officer at Decoboco Base Inc., specializing in developmental disabilities and a licensed psychologist. Kitagawa graduated from the University of Tokyo with a degree in literature and pursued a doctoral course in educational studies. With over a decade of experience, he has developed materials and support programs that are now implemented across all 332 locations.

Kanako Tanaka

Administrator and Consultation Support Specialist in the Internal Audit Department at Decoboco Base Inc. After graduating from graduate school in educational studies, Tanaka dedicated her career to educational support for children facing challenges such as school refusal and disabilities. Since joining the company in 2018, she has held various management roles in employment transition support and consultation services, currently serving within the internal audit sector.

By attending this seminar, you will gain essential knowledge and tools to help safeguard children against the hidden dangers of social media, empowering them to navigate the digital world safely.