Caregivers and Online Risks

Caregivers

We live in an ever shrinking world. Kids today are exposed to things at young ages via online media, chat, and apps that would not even have been considered 20 years ago. As parents and caregivers we need to be proactive to these threats and we need resources when the unthinkable happens. This guide just scratches the surface of what is available, but we hope that it will give every parent and caregiver a starting point.

Online Risks

While the internet offers education, entertainment, and communication, is also poses significant dangers:

Cyberbullying - Harassment or intimidation through online platforms.

Predators & Exploitation - Individuals who manipulate children into dangerous situations. 

Privacy Invasion - Personal information being shared or stolen

Sextortion & Grooming - Increasing reports of teens being blackmailed for explicit images.

Fake News & Deepfakes - Misinformation designed to manipulate opinions.