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.
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.
The Issues: Tech-Enabled Sexual Abuse
Whether perpetrators use real or AI-generated content without someone’s consent, tech-enabled sexual abuse robs individuals of control over their image, voice, and personal boundaries.