Respect and Responsibility in the Metaverse

A series of videos aimed at helping children navigate the perils - and pleasures - of the Metaverse have been released on Safer Internet Day, 6 February.
The videos have been produced as part of the Virtual Reality Risks Against Children research project (VIRRAC), led by the University of East London’s (UEL) Institute for Connected Communities and the University of Middlesex’s Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies.
The videos are evidence-led, accessible, educational resources, which aim to raise awareness and provide tips for young people on how to stay safe in the metaverse - a two or three-dimensional online environment in which users interact with each other in virtual spaces. The videos are aimed at children aged 8 to 12-years-old.
‘Respect and Responsibility in the Metaverse’ aims to encourage a culture of respect and responsibility among young metaverse users.
It discusses how to deal with negative interactions, including hate and harassment, and the importance of positive digital citizenship.