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“The moment a young person tells a trusted adult, the offender is no longer in control.”
Glen Pounder, Scouting America’s Chief Safeguarding Officer, explains why speaking up matters in financially-motivated sextortion cases: bit.ly/3StNygq
Visit bit.ly/4j5yKiJ to learn the Tips2Protect Against Sextortion to recognize warning signs and start conversations that can save lives. #Know2Protect
Thank you to everyone who joined us at @NFPAOnline’s 55th Education Conference in Crystal City, VA! 🧡
We shared our Build T.R.U.S.T. and Cyber-Bullying Exit Strategy presentations with foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers to help prevent online child exploitation and abuse. #Know2Protect
Don’t let a trick hide behind a treat this #Halloween! 🎃
The truth is that you never truly know who’s behind new profiles online.
Discover the How2Spot Online Predators resource at bit.ly/46Pi8Vh along with more tips for having safer online interactions this season!
#ProjectiGuardian #Know2Protect
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@Know2Protect provides resources to help keep kids and teens safe online, educating trusted adults about child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) prevention. Explore the campaign’s resources and learn how to protect young people online. mandatedreportertraining.com…
Sextortion and other online crimes against children can be prevented. Listen to the Tim Tebow Foundation's message to learn about the types of sextortionists that target kids and visit know2protect.gov to learn how to recognize the signs, how to report the crimes and empower children to do the same.
Do you know the top three types of Sextortion targeting teens?
1 in 5 teens have experienced Sextortion, but not enough American parents know what it is, how it works, and what to do if it happens to their child.
Now is the time to defend your family.
Here are your action steps:
First, learn the three types of sextortion by watching this video.
Second, share this video with other parents in your community.
Third, have the conversation with your child so they know what to do if these predators are targeting them. To help you start that convo, visit timtebowfoundation.org/while…
Now is the time.
Protect your family.
Start the conversation.
Share with others.
Defending the Most Vulnerable,
Tim Tebow Foundation
Here’s how sextortion works.
A predator gets an explicit image of a child, real or faked with AI, and uses it as a weapon. But not every predator wants the same thing, and what they want tells you which kind of sextortion it is:
•Sexually motivated: they want more images. It most often targets girls.
•Financially motivated: they want money. These predators often pose as a girl to get a teenage boy to send one image, then threaten to share it unless he pays.
•Sadistically motivated: they want to see a child suffer. They force kids to hurt themselves or others, and they record it.
No matter which kind it is, the predator is counting on your child’s silence. One conversation can break that.
Get the tools to start it: timtebowfoundation.org/while…
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 anytime.
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Educators: If you know a child or teen who has experienced online exploitation, you can provide crucial support. One of the most important things you can do is let them know that what happened is not their fault. Learn more from @Know2Protect: go.dhs.gov/5pr
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PARENTS: Very important info here on how to protect your kids from online predators. Please watch and repost✔️
“The moment a young person tells a trusted adult, the offender is no longer in control.”
Glen Pounder, Scouting America’s Chief Safeguarding Officer, explains why speaking up matters in financially-motivated sextortion cases: bit.ly/3StNygq
Visit bit.ly/4j5yKiJ to learn the Tips2Protect Against Sextortion to recognize warning signs and start conversations that can save lives. #Know2Protect
Principals play a critical role in helping protect students, on campus — and online. 🍎
This #NationalPrincipalsMonth, bring a Project iGuardian presentation to your school to help students and trusted adults recognize online exploitation risks: bit.ly/4k8Sd2v
A place. A logo. An everyday object. 🔍 Small details can make a big difference in helping to locate and protect a child.
#Identify2Protect, a new @DHSgov Cyber Crimes Center initiative, asks the public to review non-explicit images from unsolved child exploitation cases and submit tips.
Visit Identify2Protect to take action today: dhs.gov/know2protect/identif…
On Wednesday, @POTUS Donald J. Trump hosted The @WhiteHouse Roundtable on Executive Order 14390, “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens.”
During the event, @DHSgov Secretary Markwayne Mullin highlighted DHS’s role as co-lead of the Homeland Security Task Force. Working alongside federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, DHS is helping dismantle cybercriminal syndicates and safeguard communities.
@SecMullinDHS also emphasized the importance of protecting families from online exploitation: “Most critically, we are protecting our families through what is known as Know2Protect.”
Learn how Know2Protect can help families stay safer online: know2protect.gov
Together, We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation. 🤝
@realDonaldTrump #OnlineSafety #Know2Protect
What a great weekend for adventure, community and online safety! 🏕️
Last month, #Know2Protect joined Scouting America’s Adventure Weekend to share tips about online safety. Keep your Scouts safe online with #ProjectiGuardian free presentations: bit.ly/3XJu9rR
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"DHS is leading the way by serving as a co-lead on the @HSTaskForce working with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies across the country and fight to dismantle the cyber syndicates and secure our communities. Most critically we are protecting our families through what is known as @Know2Protect" @SecMullinDHS
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Whether kids and teens are scrolling social media, gaming or livestreaming, setting #DigitalBoundaries can help protect their privacy and mental health.
Real-life examples include keeping personal info private, being careful who they message, limiting screen time and knowing when to log off.
Check out @Know2Protect’s Social Media and Online Gaming Checklist for quick tips about what it means to stay safe online at know2protect.gov
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This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, @staysafeonline reminds us to make life difficult for cybercriminals.
Explore free @Know2Protect Tips2Protect resources on AI and deepfakes, sextortion, and other digital threats to help protect youth online: bit.ly/4hkilWy
The @TheIACP Annual Conference and Exposition is in Orlando this week, uniting #LawEnforcement leaders to prevent and combat crimes, including online child exploitation.
Collaboration and innovation are key to protecting kids online, and we support those on the front lines!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for expert guidance to help #KeepKidsSafe.
Appreciative of our signed Partner, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for hosting a #ProjectiGuardian presentation at the recent Northeast Leadership Conference in Providence, RI!
We connected with @BGCA_Clubs leaders to share real-world insights and expert-led prevention strategies to help youth mentors address online child exploitation and abuse. #Know2Protect
Heading to the 32nd Annual Prevent Child Abuse Illinois (@PCAIllinois) Statewide Conference?
Discover how @HSI_HQ and the @DHSgov Cyber Crimes Center use the latest trends and real casework to help communities recognize and report online threats and prevent abuse.
Meet us for two presentations on the Know2Protect campaign:
📅 October 22
🕒 1:45-3:00 p.m. and 3:15-4:30 p.m. CST
We’d love to connect and answer your questions! #PCAIllinois #Know2Protect
Every survivor deserves to be heard, even if it takes years to feel safe enough to reach out for help.
In “Voices of Impact: Stories of Trauma-Informed Care,” Kim, a forensic interview specialist with @HSIKansasCity, shares how trauma-informed interviews can support healing and reduce the risk of re-traumatization.
Survivors don’t have to carry this burden alone. Visit our Resources for Survivors page to find support: bit.ly/4zEU0B6 🫶
#TraumaInformed #VictimCentered #Know2Protect
Your vigilance can make a difference. 🔎
This work is performed through @HSI_HQ’s Victim Identification Lab at the @DHSgov Cyber Crimes Center, leveraging cutting-edge technology to help identify and rescue children.
Visit Identify2Protect under the Take Action tab on know2protect.gov to see how you can help — remember, clues hide in plain sight!
Time with your kids goes by quickly — make space to reconnect this fall. 🍂
Take a nature walk, try a new seasonal snack or decorate your home together.
Even a short break from screens can help you recharge. Set healthy #DigitalBoundaries this #WorldMentalHealthDay.


























