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Does your child want a cell phone? Please read this great resource from Enough Abuse first before you give them one! There are WAY more safer options than an adult phone that are not designed for children.

Smartphones for Children and Teens - Internet Safety 101® Academy Most important safety and privacy settings for specialized phones designed for use by children and teens, along with information about the basic parental controls available in Apple and Android smartphones.

This is why parents need to get educated and also talk to their kids about online dangers.
Behind every number is a child who needs help.
As technology evolves, so do the risks. NCMEC is seeing a continued rise in the use of generative artificial intelligence (G*I) to create child sexual abuse material—a troubling trend that has grown since 2024.
Take a look at our upcoming trainings - https://irespectandprotect.com/trainings/

A fun family-friendly activity! Get outside and maybe win some prizes!

The Keizer Quest website just went LIVE! Be sure to register so you can receive the daily clues starting Friday, May 1st!! Lots of amazing businesses have donated prizes to make this a success!

https://keizerquest.com

Have you talked to your kids about this???

Sexting starts early. Kids should know they have the right to say no. Talk to the kids that matter in your life. Help them understand consent. .

Learn more and get resources now: https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/iyb/

Because app trends change quickly and most apps are designed for
adults—not youth—staying informed about current fads is essential. Check out our Apps to be Aware of resource -https://irespectandprotect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-Apps-To-Be-Aware-Of.pdf
Another good resource - https://www.bark.us/blog/dangerous-apps-kids/?srsltid=AfmBOorWeKO6t9hvdfys3ZA4u7Uq2i2-NXV3bVSf4f6qr_1fz-amTLok

Yes! And take our free and virtual training, Let's Talk! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cap-lets-talk-training-tickets-1981965359744

MBF Safety Rule #4: Talk It Up 🗣️

Everyday moments are the perfect time to talk with kids about safety! Safety conversations don't need a special moment — use car rides, meals, and playtime to talk with kids about safe vs. unsafe situations and how to spot Red Flags. Let them know they can always come to you, no matter what. And don't forget to Talk It Up with other adults too — an informed community is a safer one.

When we normalize safety conversations, we empower kids to speak up.

SO true! Screens down, eyes up!

Screen time, whether outside or inside of school, significantly impacts instruction time in school.

Please read!

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month — a time to better understand how abuse happens, so we can stop it earlier.

Grooming is a process. An abuser builds trust, gradually shifts boundaries, and creates a sense of secrecy or dependence to manipulate a young person.

This isn’t new. These tactics have existed in offline abuse for a long time. What has changed is access.

Today, young people can be reached through games, chat apps, and social platforms. Any online space where relationships can feel real and consistent, even without ever meeting in person. That can make it harder to recognize when trust is being misused.

Understanding how grooming works is one of the most powerful ways to help protect kids. When adults recognize the signs and create space for open conversation, it becomes easier for young people to speak up when something doesn’t feel right.

Awareness is one of the first steps in prevention.

👇Explore our resource guide to learn how grooming happens, and what you can do to help prevent it.

Welcome to Day 14 of Safe & Sound!

These past few weeks, we’ve talked about how to prevent abuse before it starts. But unfortunately, abuse still happens in our community.

So how can we recognize when abuse is happening? Read on...https://www.kidscenter.org/safe-and-sound-2026/day-14