Are your kids interacting online in a risky way with adults? Almost 1 in 3 kids thought they had a sexual interaction with someone over age 18 based on Thorn's survey results.
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Although not explicitly stated, it carries Frederick Douglass’s name because Congress intentionally linked the modern fight against human trafficking to one of the most powerful historical voices against slavery.
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We break down how to build the kind of confidence and clarity that makes a young person harder to recruit. Because self‑esteem isn’t something you’re born with, it’s a decision you make every day.
Link: youtu.be/lWn1zJ9KbWQ
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Today, anyone in the world on the internet can reach your child. Global cybercriminals know how to manipulate, deceive, and trap teens into sending a nude photo that they can use to blackmail them for more images or for money.
Talk to your kids.
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AI chatbots are not built with children in mind. Kids have formed intense, unhealthy “relationships” with chatbots.
If your child is chatting with AI, don’t assume it’s safe. Stay alert. Stay involved. Your child’s safety depends on it.
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We often share that "stranger danger" of the past, with the white van "help me find my puppy" scenarios is rare (of kids that go missing it is estimated to be, or less, than 1%).
Contact the Culver City Police Department at (310) 253-6202 if you have addt'l info.
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They could be breaking the law.
If your child receives an unsolicited nude, real or deepfake, they should immediately delete it and report it to authorities (parents, school, law enforcement) as it is considered child sex abuse materials (CSAM).
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CEOS are an estimated 30-40 attorneys and typically lead on the most complex, international, or tech‑heavy cases. They also support hundreds of investigations and prosecutions nationwide through training, digital forensics, and legal guidance.
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Go inside the digital battleground where minors are being targeted. Not “stranger danger” anymore but organized criminal groups, extremist networks, and online cults who deliberately infiltrate the spaces where kids feel safest.
On YouTube at: youtu.be/5oeHrRG4Rmg
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Be knowledgeable to help protect and prevent exploitation.
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Offenders will offer Robux, V‑Bucks, gems, coins, skins, and other in‑game rewards to pressure kids into sending revealing images or nudes.
To a child, it feels like “just a trade.”
IT IS EXPLOITATION.
Talk to your child before it happens.
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Talk to them today.
All it takes is one chat, one mistake, one unguarded moment and anyone can become a victim of sextortion.
NEVER send a nude to anyone online. And add, but if you do, and anything happens, I am here for you and we'll figure it out together.
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Kids should know that creating or sharing deepfake nudes of classmates isn’t "just a joke". It can get them in serious trouble and it can cause life‑altering damage to the victims.
Parents - talk to your kids!
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You don't have to send a nude to become a victim of sextortion. Offenders use: AI‑generated deepfake images that look real (including morphing your face onto a nude or explicit photo), screenshots taken from a moment of trust, and stolen or hacked photos.
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The law criminalizes attempts at producing CSAM if the offender takes a substantial step such as asking someone they think is a minor for explicit images, directing a minor to pose to record them, having a hidden camera and traveling to meet a minor to film them.
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Every day, kids disappear and for too many of them, the danger begins the moment they walk out the door. Missing and runaway minors are among the highest at risk victims of sex trafficking.
This week's P3 Kids podcast at: youtu.be/WgeojyQT-iw
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This weeks In the News is out as we look at stories around the globe involving trafficking and exploitation. With Million Kids insights to help you stay informed and educated.
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Online predators don’t wait for the right moment; they look for the right opportunity. Keep talking to your kids, stay aware of who they are interacting with, and let them know they can come to you the second something feels off.
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n 2024, 1 in 9 (11%) minors reported that at some point in their life, they had shared a nude image or video of themselves and 66% of those said they had shared in the past year. (All stats from Thorn).
Let's keep talking to our kids so numbers continue to go down.
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Know the signs of human trafficking.
If your team needs training, please contact us at Million Kids.org. In person and online.
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Before exploitation happens, teens need to know that if they come to you, you won’t freak out and you’ll help, not punish. It is about safety first.
Read Digital Warfare: Our Kids on the Frontline for more info. Available on the MillionKids.org website (& Amazon).
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Undercover agents creates fake profiles and pretend to be minors. They engage suspects to document intent, solicitation, and grooming behavior. Once a suspect agrees to meet the minor, they set up a location and arrests are made and device(s) seized.
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Is there such a thing as digital morality? What about digital empathy, digital ethics, or even digital reputation?
This Protect & Prevent Podcast (P3 Kids), dives into how digital morality shapes our kids. Be sure and listen at: youtu.be/P7iZfJPYsfA
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Top stories for the week include - A Missing North Carolina Teen Found, and Pilot Arrested for Sharing Non Consensual Images.
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Chatbots are designed to keep you engaged and coming back. This means they can actually encourage you to isolate and not seek support or connection from real people.
Be aware of how much time you are spending and what you are sharing.
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They say they are a friend of a friend to seem trustworthy but anyone asking you for a nude is a big RED FLAG. Once a nude leaves your phone, you lose control of it. Anyone can screenshot it, save it, share it, or use it to blackmail you.
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There are children and teens who go missing everyday. Many seem to just disappear. It is great news when they are found. Read the full story at: cbs12.com/news/florida...
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If you aren't sure what to do, the FBI has some information for you: www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-h...
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Although the age at which someone is considered a minor may vary by country, federal law makes it a crime for US residents to engage in sexual or pornographic activities with a child younger than 18 years anywhere in the world.
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