John Parsons
Cyber Safety and Risk Assessment Consultant
John works with education, health and private sectors, providing specialist advice and direction on the safe and ethical use of Digital Communication Technology.
John is a published author of “Keeping Your Children Safe Online” and a social commentator who works throughout New Zealand and Internationally.
“Empathy is a gift children share between themselves every day, so when we see it we should acknowledge it, and when possible, reward it” — John Parsons
A message from John Parsons
"I am pleased to announce a new collaboration between Child Matters and myself. By combining our frontline experience in child protection and safeguarding children—both online and offline—we aim to drive continued educational development and achieve better outcomes for schools, children, and families across New Zealand."
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Child Matters is a national charitable trust that exists to upskill those working and interacting with children, young people, and their families and whānau so that they can identify risks concerning vulnerability and abuse and have the knowledge and confidence to take appropriate action.
For over 30 years, Child Matters has worked with all sectors, including health and education professionals, central and local Government, and community organisations across all social services. Child Matters delivers online and face-to-face training, child protection audits, and consultation services for policies, procedures, recruitment, and best practice in relation to child protection.
Child Matters are national experts in child protection and safeguarding, and provide tailored support to individuals, community groups, and government organisations. Child Matters uses a child-centric, evidence and trauma informed approach, grounded in culturally responsive practice and reflective of the diverse cultural contexts of children, whānau, and communities.
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Megan West
Chief Executive
Reg. Social Worker #377
