May 23rd, 2024 - Predators are finding new ways to engage youth in harm online. Recent cases are showing how critical it is to inform kids about how they might be targeted, how dangerous it is to share imagery even with people they trust and to emphasize how important it is to not be ashamed to seek help if something goes wrong. Listen to learn more.

Article sources:

The Guardian, "It can happen to any child"

The Guardian, "Fear, shame, and hopelessness: how young men are blackmailed online"

The Washington Post, "On popular online platforms, predatory groups coerce children..."

New York Times, "A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms"

Washington Post, "How to keep your kids safe online without taking away their phones"

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