on 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 monitoring of the SHIELD Project, supporting the development of stronger, community-based child protection systems and safer digital environments for children.

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The SHIELD project aims to empower and strengthen online safety for every child in Thailand. The project focuses on creating a model that reaches all groups by increasing awareness and enhancing the capacity of children, youth, parents, teachers, community leaders, schools, and relevant agencies involved in preventing and responding to online threats. This is a 3-year project (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027) with the following objectives:

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