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.
FBI Launches Sextortion Awareness Campaign in Schools
Students in many high schools and middle schools will soon be walking by FBI posters warning them of a crime that begins on their smartphones, computers, and game consoles.
FBI Video: Sextortion
A teen girl is blackmailed into sending more explicit images and video to someone online she thought she knew.
NetSmartz: Sextortion
Sextortion is a type of blackmail used by offenders to acquire additional sexual content from a child, coerce a child into engaging in sexual activity, or obtain money from a child.
Sexting: How to Talk to Your Children About the Risks
Sexting is not something any parent wants to think about their child doing, and it may be uncomfortable to talk about. But the fact is that sexting is something kids will find out about at some point. This is why it’s important to talk about sexting with your child early, so they have the information they need to make healthy decisions.