Many young people are unaware of the risks they face online, which can have lasting consequences. It’s crucial for adults to talk to them about these dangers, helping them understand how to protect themselves and make safer choices.
The Tyler Clementi Foundation
The Tyler Clementi Foundation works to end online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces and faith communities to honor the legacy of Tyler Clementi.
My son was a victim of sextortion: What I want parents to know
After getting a frantic call from her teenage son that someone online was demanding money, this mother immediately called NCMEC for help. He’d sent a sexual image to a girl he thought was his own age. Turns out, he was caught up in a terrifying scheme.
Sextortion: It’s more common than you think
Not long ago, making prank calls was the worst trouble a group of teens could get into with a telephone. But today, predators use phones to stalk and blackmail teens on social media and apps.
What do teens need to know about “sextortion” & online predators?
Online predators can have devastating effects on young people. Steps like having a family media plan and setting parental controls and privacy settings on your kids’ phones can help protect them.