BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new free online game is teaching Louisiana children how to spot potentially dangerous behavior while playing games and talking to people online.
The Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention launched PlaySafe Louisiana. It’s an interactive game for kids aged 10 to 16.
The governor’s office said the game puts children in situations similar to what they could experience while gaming or chatting online.
Players learn how to:
Recognize when someone’s behavior could be concerning.
When they should tell a trusted adult.
Children can play the game for free on a phone, tablet or computer. No account or login is required.
PlaySafe Louisiana launched on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Parkview Baptist School, where students had the chance to try it out.
State officials said the game was made to help protect kids. Predators often use online games, chatrooms, and other platforms to connect with children and gain their trust.
“PlaySafe Louisiana teaches youth to recognize these patterns and empowers them to trust their instincts,” Mary Kate Andrepont, director of the Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention, said. “Youth can feel confident that when they speak up, they will be met with support from trusted adults.”
The game helps parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors talk to kids about online safety.
Gov. Jeff Landry said the goal is to give young people tools to recognize dangerous behavior before it escalates.
“We have to do everything we can to keep our kids safe, especially online,” Landry said.
Anyone who suspects a child is being exploited online can report it to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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