Seminar 3: Hyper, Toxic or Broken? – How are online influences shaping young people’s understanding of sex, identity and relationships?

Speaker: Emma Scott, Psychotherapist & Beacon Partnership Manager at Restored. 

Described by the MET police as a crisis equal with terrorism, reports of violence against women are at an all-time high, with 15 year-old boys the most common perpetrators. This seminar explored the online influences that shape young people’s understanding of femininity, masculinity and real-life relationships. Emma looked at how these forces impact identity (and the harm caused), before considering how we can help young people forge relationships grounded in respect, mutual flourishing, and love. 

What is CY Conference: Grow?

A weekend to explore how we can hold and grow the potential of our children and young people.
At our 2025 Children and Youth leaders conference weekend we explored how we can hold and grow the potential of our children and young people.