Capacity Building: To enhance the capacity of parents, teachers, community leaders, schools, and various organizations in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces to create a safe online environment for children, resulting in a model that can be applied in other areas.
Case Management: To empower these same groups in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces to manage cases effectively and provide appropriate support to children who have been violated online.
Policy Development: To improve the efficiency of regulations or policies related to the prevention and response to Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA).

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This baseline assessment was conducted under the SHIELD Project to examine the current situation of children’s online safety and child protection systems in selected communities in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces, Thailand. The study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to digital safety among children, youth, caregivers, teachers, and community stakeholders, as well as to identify existing risks, gaps, and protection mechanisms in both online and offline contexts.

Using a mixed-methods approach, the assessment combines surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews with children, young people, parents, teachers, school administrators, and local actors. Findings reveal that while digital access among children and youth is increasing, awareness and understanding of online risks—such as cyberbullying, online exploitation, and privacy violations—remain limited. Reporting mechanisms and coordinated child protection responses are often unclear or underutilized, particularly at the community and school levels.

The baseline highlights critical gaps in digital literacy, prevention, and response systems, while also identifying promising practices, including youth participation and emerging school-based initiatives. The findings provide an evidence base to inform the design, implementation, and monito