On Tuesday, 21 September, General Christian RODRIGUEZ, Director General of the National Gendarmerie (DGGN), visited the headquarters of the e-Enfance Association, which operates 3018, the national helpline for young victims of digital violence. On this occasion, the National Gendarmerie and the e-Enfance Association signed a partnership agreement formalising a long-term collaboration between the two institutions.
Recognised as a public utility in its mission to protect minors on the Internet for 15 years, The e-Enfance Association has been working with the national police force for over three years. in order to strengthen the protection and care of young victims of digital violence.
This collaboration is structured around several components, including:
Training of police officers
Throughout the year, the e-Enfance Association trains military police officers in the digital habits of minors and potential forms of violence, including cyberbullying.
Care for victims
The gendarmerie's services rely on the intervention capacity of 3018, which can have illegal and/or harmful content removed within a few hours. As a trusted third party for platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord, Yubo, Mym, etc.), 3018 has a priority reporting procedure that is unique in France.
Army General Christian Rodriguez, Director General of the National Gendarmerie (DGGN): « The gendarmerie welcomes the dynamism of this partnership and the long-standing relationship of trust established with the e-Enfance/3018 Association, which is now formalised with the signing of this agreement. A single point of contact for teenagers, parents and their children on all issues related to digital usage, The e-Enfance/3018 Association is a key partner in helping us on a daily basis with our efforts to educate families and protect minors in their digital lives.. »
Justine Atlan, Chief Executive Officer of the e-Enfance Association and 3018: « We are very proud to sign this agreement with the national police force, a sign of its renewed confidence in our expertise. Already approved by key institutions (the PHAROS platform)internet-reporting.gouv.fr, the Ministry of National Education in the fight against cyberbullying among pupils, 119- Enfance en Danger (Child in Danger), CIPDR* and DILCRAH**), With this agreement, 3018 confirms its role as one-stop shop for protecting young people in their digital lives ».
