Ep 69 Pausing the Scroll with The Agree to Agree project.

In this podcast, I dig deeper into The Agree to Agree project and its origins. This is a conversation we need to keep having to save the next generation from the threat that is overuse and inappropriate use of internet enabled devices. Dr Maureen Griffin is a forensic psychologist who specialized in the risk assessment of online sexual offenders. Maureen has worked with over 900 schools across Ireland, in addition to child protection agencies providing training on issues around online safety". Martin Maloney also joins me Martin was a Principal for 17 years and held that role in Clarecastle National School where The Agree to Agree Project was originally piloted in 2018. He is currently the director of the Clare Education Centre who proudly support the current project at the moment. https://www.mgmstraining.ie/agree-to-agree-projectClare Education Centrehttps://www.clareed.ie/articles-in-category-tree/10-programmes/797-agree-to-agree-project-2024-2025.htmlNavan Education Centrehttps://www.ecnavan.ie/index.php?option=com_eventbooking&view=event&id=2059Tralee Education Centrehttps://www.edcentretralee.ie/Minister for Education Helen McEntee acknowledges the project Feb 2025https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-02-25/400/