ITV Documentary on Brianna Ghey’s Murder Calls for Urgent Online Safety Reforms

The airing of 'Brianna: A Mother’s Story' renews focus on harmful online content, mental health advocacy, and tech companies' accountability.

The ITV documentary 'Brianna: A Mother’s Story' premiered on March 27, 2025, highlighting the 2023 murder of Brianna Ghey and the societal issues it exposed.
Brianna’s mother, Esther Ghey, continues to campaign for mindfulness education in schools and stricter online safety measures to protect children from harmful content.
The documentary sheds light on the role of violent online content in influencing the actions of Brianna’s killers and its broader impact on youth mental health.
Esther Ghey has formed a relationship with the mother of one of Brianna’s killers, exemplifying empathy and resilience in the aftermath of tragedy.
The program calls for tech companies to prioritize child safety over profits, spotlighting the dangers of unregulated online spaces and harmful algorithms.