In April 2022, Ellen Roome’s life was forever altered when she found her 14-year-old son, Jools Sweeney, unconscious in his room. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and Ellen believes he may have participated in an online challenge that went tragically wrong. Despite her desperate need for answers, she has been unable to access Jools’ social media accounts without a court order. This harrowing incident underscores the urgent need for changes in how we protect and manage our children’s digital presence.
