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The sheriff’s office says Bourgeois, a member of the Jackson County Junior Fair Board, is accused of putting a hidden camera and filming children changing clothes in a camper at the 2025 Jackson County Junior Fair.  According to the sheriff’s...

Behind every notification, search history, and late-night chat, kids are building online lives that adults rarely see. Aura’s 2025 State of the Youth (PDF) report combines real, anonymized device-level data with surveys of kids and parents across...

TAYLOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — Taylor police recently arrested four men they say believed they were going to meet children to engage in sex. Instead, they walked straight into handcuffs. It starts inside the Taylor Police Department, where detectives work...

The death of a 15-year-old boy in West Virginia has sparked an investigation into an alleged sextortion scheme. In a news release on Friday, the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office said the FBI field office in Pittsburgh is taking over the...

Roblox failed to implement safety standards that would've protected an Oklahoma teenager who an adult sexually exploited after meeting through the popular gaming platform, a new lawsuit alleges, as the company faces mounting legal pressure. The...

Special needs and safety advocate Mandi Furniss and Social Media Victims Law Center founding attorney Matthew P. Bergman discuss the dangers of AI chatbots after one allegedly influenced Furniss' son in a negative way. WARNING - WATCH THIS VIDEO -...

In July 2025, a record-breaking child predator sting in Marion County, Florida led to 48 arrests and 153 charges after undercover officers posed as children online. Many suspects attempted to meet who they thought were minors through platforms like Snapchat—only to be met by law enforcement. Sheriff Billy Woods urged parents to stay vigilant about their children’s online activity, warning that predators are actively seeking them out.

This historic operation is a reminder that predators are everywhere, but so are protectors. As a community, we must remain alert, educate our children, and continue standing against those who seek to harm them.

A new CCDH report, Fake Friend, found that ChatGPT gave harmful advice to simulated 13-year-olds—including instructions for self-harm, drugs, and even suicide notes—in over 50% of cases. Parents, faith communities, and tech platforms must act now to protect children. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 for immediate help.

Who – Schlep (Michael), a 22‑year‑old Roblox survivor and predator hunter
What happened – Helped arrest six predators; submitted evidence; got banned and served a legal notice by Roblox
Roblox’s stance – Labeled him a “platform risk” and said his actions violated terms and endangered users (The Times of India, PC Gamer)
Platform context – Roblox hosts tens of millions daily players, many under 12; needs more effective safety systems (WorldNetDaily, Wikipedia)

In a powerful show of coordination and commitment, 25 missing children—ranging in age from 7 to 17—were safely located across six Florida counties during a sweeping three-day operation led by the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF). The...