The project aimed to reduce the exposure of young people to online risks and to strengthen the professional competences of youth workers and educators in the field of digital safety and non-violent online communication. Main objectives: Develop innovative tools, methodologies, and educational resources for preventing cyberbullying, disinformation, internet addiction, data misuse, and dangerous viral challenges; Improve digital competences, media literacy, and critical thinking among youth workers, educators, and young people; Promote positive and responsible online communication, tolerance, and social inclusion; Empower young people to become active citizens, aware of their digital footprint and capable of using technology safely and ethically; Strengthen the quality, visibility, and image of youth work by introducing EU-level innovation and evidence-based practices. Through its research-based methodology, multilingual handbook, international and national trainings, and wide dissemination, the project achieved a lasting EU impact by promoting safe, inclusive, and ethical digital participation. It also contributed to the objectives of the EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027, Digital Education Action Plan, EU Charter Media Litercy
The project “Prevention of Youth Risky Viral Trends” (PRV) was initiated to address the rising exposure of young people to online dangers such as cyberbullying, disinformation, viral challenges, and social media addiction. Partners identified a strong need for structured, innovative tools to help youth workers and educators promote digital safety, critical thinking, and non-violent online communication. Existing prevention approaches were fragmented and outdated. PRV developed a Research of risks and current prevention methods, Methodology, a Handbook for Youth Workers, and multilingual digital learning resources, strengthening competences in media literacy, digital citizenship, and responsible online behaviour. The project directly contributed to the EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027 and the Digital Education Action Plan, enhancing inclusion, awareness, and resilience among young Europeans.