[ad_1] CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Two teachers were recently arrested on child pornography charges, prompting local child safety experts to encourage parents to have difficult but necessary conversations with their children about abuse prevention. “The violation of one of my children’s safety is like the number one, two and three worst nightmare for any parent...Read More

[ad_1] After considering shifting oversight of school safety agents to the office of Chief of Department John Chell, the NYPD is instead placing the division under the office of first deputy commissioner Tania Kinsella, department officials and a department source said.  The decision was finalized after THE CITY reported last week, based on multiple sources,...Read More

[ad_1] The arrest of a Greenacres man accused of trying to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex has experts reminding parents of the importance of monitoring what their children do online.Robin Blanchard, 45, was arrested Friday by Boynton Beach police.“He willingly came with one purpose: to have sex with a 13-year-old,” said Sgt. Astrel Labbe...Read More

[ad_1] The Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) announced on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon that officers arrested a Lexington, N.C., man on child sexual abuse material charges as the result of a joint operation with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). The post identified the man as 23-year-old Jackson Dale Henderson. USCO officials stated...Read More

[ad_1] ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) – A lawsuit has been filed against Roblox, claiming a 13-year-old girl in St. Louis was exploited by a pedophile. Roblox is an online gaming platform where users can create, share and play millions of games and interactive experiences. Roblox said it submitted 24,522 reports to the National Center...Read More

[ad_1] Details Last Updated: Thursday, 28 August 2025 06:32 Published: Thursday, 28 August 2025 07:08 Man Arrested in Child Predator Sting  August 28, 2025 – Placer County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on July 30, Placer County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations detectives arrested 39-year-old Cameron Hoppas, of Oakland, after he arranged to meet what he...Read More

[ad_1] A California man convicted of multiple sex crimes involving children failed to show up for his sentencing date after he was released on bail, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s office. On July 17, officials said Carl Cacconie, 51, was found guilty of six counts of committing lewd acts upon a child...Read More

[ad_1] A coalition of parents and lawyers is preparing an onslaught of lawsuits against child gaming platform Roblox, following the filing of a federal case accusing the site of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation — it’s not the first time the company has faced such a legal battle, but it may be the...Read More

[ad_1] Northwest Iowa — Most students in northwest Iowa have three days of school in already, but some don’t start until after Labor Day. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is giving people some reminders about back-to-school safety. They say: • Watch for children walking and biking near schools and bus stops.• Stop for school buses...Read More

[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The tragedy in Minneapolis now shines a light on school safety practices in the Triangle. At least two children are dead, and more than a dozen are injured after a shooter fired shots through the windows of a church at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. Local...Read More

[ad_1] The US Attorneys General has outlined what AI companies must do when it comes to online child safety. They made specific reference to reports surrounding Meta and its controversial policies for how AI chatbots interact with kids. The Attorneys General said technology companies “will be held accountable”. Earlier this month we covered a report...Read More

[ad_1] An Israeli official accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex outside Las Vegas has been ordered to appear via video link next week after he missed his arraignment hearing, local media reported. Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, a senior cybersecurity official with the Israeli government, was one of eight people arrested as part...Read More

[ad_1] WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – After yet another tragedy in one of our country’s schools, the need for students to be safe is even more important. It’s a task the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) has set out to achieve for several years. An 8 and a 10-year-old were killed in...Read More

[ad_1] HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) – Henrico County police are helping ensure that children’s car or booster seats are safe as school gears back up. On Saturday, August 30, Henrico County Police Division will host a Child Safety Seat Check-up event. You can stop by anytime from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walmart at...Read More

[ad_1] LIVINGSTON, Texas (KTRE) – A man accused of online solicitation of a teenage girl has been arrested in Livingston. The Livingston Police Department said through an investigation into online child exploitation, they became aware of a man, identified as Randy Newman, 31, of Goodrich, who was attempting to find local underage females to meet...Read More

[ad_1] RENTON, Wash. — Renton students are back to school today! This school year is bringing new safety measures — both in and out of more than 20 schools in the district. Renton school officials say safety is top of mind, and a lot of school zones will see different measures like flashing lights and...Read More

[ad_1] FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – A 36-year-old convicted child molester is wanted by police after he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor last week. Corey Wickline pleaded guilty to two sex crimes in 2020 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by five years on probation per a plea agreement. Two child...Read More

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[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Days after officials at the University of South Carolina (USC) declared a weekend active shooter report to be a hoax, students on the campus of North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh responded. “It does make me start to think a little bit more about what’s going on in the...Read More

[ad_1] BOSTON — An audit released by the state says the Department of Elementary and Special Education (DESE) failed to comply with regulations around special education and child safety. The audit’s numerous findings claim that DESE failed to properly investigate reports of child abuse and neglect — which could mean educators or individuals who pose...Read More

[ad_1] The Putnam County Board of Commissioners participates Aug. 12 in the first reading of an ordinance to restrict where sexual offenders and predators are allowed to live in the county. (File photo) The Putnam County Board of Commissioners participates Aug. 12 in the first reading of an ordinance to restrict where sexual offenders and...Read More

[ad_1] School safety continues to be top of mind for families and staff, especially a week after a deadly stabbing on a Phoenix high school campus. It’s a safety concern that continues to disrupt schools: reports of social media threats, hoaxes and swatting situations. Several universities across the country in the last week have experienced fake...Read More

[ad_1] Audit prompted by 25 Investigates reporting says DESE’s child safety regulations lack oversight An audit released by the state says the Department of Elementary and Special Education (DESE) failed to comply with regulations around special education and child safety. The audit’s numerous findings claim that DESE failed to properly investigate reports of child abuse...Read More

[ad_1] TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – A construction zone near Whitmer High School is raising some safety concerns. “There are cars, not necessarily pulling off to the side streets. They are literally stopping on Alexis Road and letting their children out to drop them off. So obviously not only a traffic concern but a safety concern...Read More

[ad_1] MAYSVILLE, Ky. (KT) – A criminal alien who was convicted of a child sex crime in Maysville has been detained pending deportation proceedings, according to Johnathan Gay, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Bracken, Fleming and Mason counties. Gay, along with Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Troy Breeze, prosecuted Gerardo Perez Vasquez who was convicted of Attempted Child...Read More

[ad_1] Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Since losing her 15-year-old son Riley to suicide following a sextortion scheme through Meta’s Messenger app, Mary Rodee has worked with advocacy groups...Read More

[ad_1] Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Sheriff Paul Kuhns stopped by the studio this week and explained how to drive safely around schools, and how important it is to follow school zone rules. Those include rules around school busses, and safety around crossing guards. He also explains what penalties can happen if one of the school zone laws...Read More

[ad_1] The violent stabbing of a pupil outside Trenance Park Secondary School in Pinetown, the mass brawl involving pupils from Esther Payne Smith Secondary in Northdale, and the vandalism at Mzwamandla High in uMlazi recently, are not isolated incidents. They show how violence in schools is no longer exceptional — it is becoming systemic, threatening...Read More

[ad_1] Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, today joined Attorney-General, Sonya Kilkenny and Minister for Children, Lizzie Blandthorn to introduce new laws to immediately suspend Working with Children Checks (WWCC) while they are under re-assessment. The Premier said Members of Parliament won’t be leaving Parliament this week until the Bill is passed. “Child safety comes first –...Read More

[ad_1] Falco’s criminal history reveals he was registered as a predatory offender. In the early 2000s, he was convicted in California’s Bay Area of molesting two teenage boys while posing as a monk. He admitted molesting one of the boys while they were on a religious pilgrimage to Bosnia. He was released from prison in...Read More

[ad_1] Photo Credit: METRO The Oklahoma Poison Center OKLAHOMA CITY – As students across Oklahoma head back to school, the Oklahoma Poison Center reminds parents, caregivers and teachers that… Previous Post Pet Talk: When to see a board-certified veterinary specialist Next Post Editorial cartoons [ad_2] Source link ——————————————————– Click Here For The Original Source. .........................Read More

[ad_1] The Allan Labor Government is introducing legislation into Parliament today to keep children safe. Premier Jacinta Allan today joined Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny and Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn to introduce new laws to immediately suspend Working with Children Checks (WWCC) while they are under re-assessment. Members of Parliament won’t be leaving Parliament this week...Read More

[ad_1] GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A High Point mother sued Roblox Corporation, claiming the gaming platform enabled the sexual exploitation of her 10-year-old daughter. What You Need To Know A High Point mother says the Roblox gaming platform enabled the sexual exploitation of her young daughter She filed a lawsuit in Guilford County Superior Court The...Read More

[ad_1] CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (KVOA) – Casa Grande Police Department arrested 10 suspects during a two-day operation targeting online predators accused of seeking to engage in illicit sexual activities with children in the city, according to officials.  The multi-agency operation happened on Aug. 22 and Aug. 23. Casa Grande Police said law enforcement officers posed...Read More

[ad_1] CASA GRANDE, AZ (AZFamily) — Casa Grande police said 10 people were arrested over the weekend during a string of operations aimed at targeting child sex predators. According to the department, several law enforcement agencies joined in the sting, as undercover agents posed as children to identify and arrest those seeking to sexually exploit...Read More

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! School is back in session, but here’s something no one told you at orientation: Your kids may have more eyes on them than just their teachers’. Even if you don’t have kids in school, you really need to know about this. A new study from UC San...Read More

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[ad_1] Kilmar Abrego Garcia , second right, leaves the Putnam County Jail. (AP Photo) Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland construction worker at the center of President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown, surrendered to US authorities in Baltimore on Monday. His case, already marked by a wrongful deportation to El Salvador earlier this year, has taken...Read More

[ad_1] Michael McLaren has called out the state and federal governments, calling them “woefully inept” for failing to implement recommendations from multiple inquiries into child safety. He argues that this political “intransigence” has directly led to a system where vulnerable children are being abused. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: iStock ! function(f,...Read More

[ad_1] As President Donald Trump pushes federal law enforcement toward an immigration crackdown, agents and prosecutors fear he’s drawing resources from one of the most vulnerable groups: victims of child sexual exploitation online. Current and former government employees tell The Verge that the Trump administration’s laser focus on border security threatens to strain investigations into...Read More

[ad_1] More than £200,000 raised by charges to enter Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will be used to improve road safety around five schools. The money will be spent on temporarily closing roads outside Broomhill Infants, Meynell, Fox Hill and Rivelin primary schools and Hinde House Secondary at pick-up and drop-off times. Sheffield City Council...Read More

[ad_1] On Monday, Aug.18, Ellen Pitt of the Western North Carolina Driving While Impaired Task Force, along with Jean Harris of Nurses Against Drunk Driving, made a stop by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. They thanked the officers for their work and advocacy for the safety of children, driving home the message that drivers who...Read More

[ad_1] BCAA’s latest School Zone safety survey shows drivers still aren’t making the grade. Associate Manager with Community Impact at BCAA, Linda Lawlor, said dangerous behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and not stopping at crosswalks continue to put kids at risk. “We surveyed people in BC back in June to share their driving behaviors that...Read More

[ad_1] A North Carolina family sues Roblox, alleging the platform enabled the sexual exploitation of their daughter. GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina family filed a civil lawsuit against the Roblox Corporation, alleging the gaming platform facilitated the sexual exploitation of their 10-year-old daughter and failed to implement adequate safety measures to protect children. The...Read More

[ad_1] Editor’s Note: This article discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can call RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.  CLEVELAND — A vigilante group that tries to catch sex offenders before they hurt children is getting pushback from Ohio law enforcement.  What You Need To Know 814 Pred Hunter is...Read More

[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — As students return to classrooms across the region, experts are urging parents to prioritize conversations about online safety. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) warns that digital threats are prevalent, and it’s important for parents to understand these risks, even though tracking online safety can feel overwhelming....Read More

[ad_1] BCAA’s latest School Zone safety survey shows drivers still aren’t making the grade. Associate Manager with Community Impact at BCAA, Linda Lawlor, said dangerous behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and not stopping at crosswalks continue to put kids at risk. “We surveyed people in BC back in June to share their driving behaviors that...Read More

[ad_1] MISSING FROM WASHINGTON AND WAS FOUND IN A CAR IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA, EARLIER THIS MORNING. A DEPUTY WAS ALERTED ABOUT A VEHICLE CONNECTED TO A MISSING PERSON. THE DEPUTY PULLED THE CAR OVER AND FOUND KAYLYN DENNIS DRIVING, WHO WAS A MISSING ADULT AND A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM IDAHO. INSIDE THE VEHICLE,...Read More

[ad_1] This week on Politics Unplugged, electrician Ed Gil and community health worker Karla Torres talk about their experiences working in the extreme summer heat. Then, State Senator Analise Ortiz discusses what can be done in the legislature to help Arizonans cope with the heat. Plus, Republican consultant Barrett Marson and former Democratic lawmaker Aaron...Read More

[ad_1] A North Carolina family has initiated a landmark legal battle against Roblox Corporation, alleging the popular online gaming platform failed to protect their young daughter from sexual exploitation, leading to severe emotional trauma. The lawsuit, filed in Guilford County Superior Court, accuses the company of negligence and misrepresenting its platform as a safe environment...Read More

[ad_1] TUPPER LAKE — On Wednesday, the three candidates to be Tupper Lake Central School District’s new school safety officer were interviewed at a public forum where members of the school community could hear how they would act in the new position and give the district feedback on which candidates they thought would be the...Read More

[ad_1] The ban comes as Roblox faces growing legal troubles abroad. On 21 August, a lawsuit was filed in North Carolina by a mother from High Point. She said her daughter, now 10, was contacted by a predator through the app. According to the complaint, the girl had been playing Roblox since she was six....Read More

[ad_1] A San Diego man who convinced a 14-year-old girl to send him sexual photographs of herself was sentenced Friday to nearly 22 years in prison. Eric Jin persuaded the teen to send him pictures of her private parts on two occasions, and on one of those instances, he instructed the girl to carve his...Read More

[ad_1] BCAA’s latest School Zone safety survey shows drivers still aren’t making the grade. Associate Manager with Community Impact at BCAA, Linda Lawlor, said dangerous behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and not stopping at crosswalks continue to put kids at risk. “We surveyed people in BC back in June to share their driving behaviors that...Read More

[ad_1] Rumors about the potential shutdown of Roblox, a leading online gaming platform, have once again surfaced, creating widespread concern among its millions of users. The speculation arose following a viral social media post that falsely claimed Roblox would permanently cease operations on September 1, 2025, citing growing safety concerns and user demand. This message,...Read More

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[ad_1] ST. LOUIS—Less than a week after the state of Louisiana sued Roblox, lawyers for a St. Louis woman’s teenage daughter filed a similar lawsuit against the immensely popular mobile gaming platform.  What You Need To Know Lawyers for a St. Louis mom accuse the Roblox Corporation of negligence, strict liability and fraudulent concealment and misrepresentations Spectrum News reached...Read More

[ad_1] Parents may be horrified to learn the new national childcare reforms are the kind of basic safety measures long required in some comparable countries overseas. They include: Mandatory child safety training to detect abuse and protect children Compliance in the form of unannounced “kindy cop” inspections Penalties for breaches that go beyond written warnings,...Read More

[ad_1] Well, it is that time of year again, back to school. In this column, I’m going to review the back-to-school safety checklist and what your local police should be doing with back-to-school safety. Whether your children walk, ride their bikes or take a bus to school, they must take proper safety precautions. Here are...Read More

[ad_1] Kuwait has temporarily blocked Roblox/Image Credit: X Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has temporarily blocked the online game Roblox, following mounting public complaints and concerns for child safety. The action comes amid warnings from parents and public organizations about harmful content and unsafe practices impacting young users.TL;DR: Kuwait’s CITRA temporarily blocks...Read More

[ad_1] A North Carolina mother is suing gaming giant Roblox for allegedly enabling a predator to sexually exploit her young daughter through the popular children’s app. The bombshell lawsuit, filed in North Carolina state court, alleges that Roblox knowingly created a “pedophile hellscape” while publicly promising parents its platform was safe for kids. Jane Doe...Read More

[ad_1] Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) officials are reminding families about the seriousness of school safety threats following a recent incident reported by law enforcement. On Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, CMCSS shared a message through ParentSquare addressing a nonspecific online threat related to Tennessee football programs. While there was never an...Read More

[ad_1] Yesterday, 4:51amFri 22 Aug 2025 at 4:51am It’s time to end today’s live blog Well, folks, that’s the end of our live blog for today! Thank you for staying with us today and this week. It’s been a pleasure having you here. Safe to say it’s been a big week filled with all things...Read More

[ad_1] Students at The Ohio State University rely on Buckeye Alerts to stay informed and safe as the new academic year begins. COLUMBUS, Ohio — As students return to campus, safety concerns remain at the forefront for many families navigating the new academic year. At The Ohio State University, students like sophomore Rachel Haarman are...Read More

[ad_1] An online vigilante group based in New York came to Massachusetts to help police catch a convicted sex offender and while they tout the success of their provocative approach, police said there is a safer way. David Baxter, 56, from Hanson pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including enticement of a child under the...Read More

[ad_1] After announcing his documentary investigation into Roblox sex predators last week, former “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen said he has been “overwhelmed” by the positive user response. The journalist discussed the upcoming documentary — and ongoing concerns over predators using the online gaming platform to engage with minors — with YouTuber and...Read More

[ad_1] TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – The start of the new school year is here. Tons of students in our area are heading back to school this week. But this year, school may look a little different. In this Big Story, we talk about what schools are doing to increase their security for the school year....Read More

[ad_1] Premium By Bryan Goliath – 22 August 2025 After proving the ease with which children are lured into danger, a Booysen Park Uber driver decided to tackle the issue of child safety head-on during an awareness campaign at Triomf Primary School on Thursday. Bartho Dick was the guest speaker and led the campaign that...Read More

[ad_1] JUST A LITTLE BIT, GUYS. ALL RIGHT DAVE, THANK YOU. NORTH CAROLINA JOINING SEVERAL OTHER STATES IN THE LAWSUIT AGAINST ROBLOX, A POPULAR ONLINE GAMING PLATFORM. THE GUILFORD COUNTY COURT FILING CLAIMS THAT THE COMPANY DID NOT PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ONLINE SEXUAL PREDATORS. WXII 12 SARAH SAUER SHARES WHAT A LOCAL PARENT CLAIMS IN...Read More

[ad_1] Half Moon Bay is applying to fund pedestrian safety and accessibility projects, including new pedestrian crosswalks and signs, near Cunha Intermediate School with a San Mateo County Transportation Authority grant. The city is applying for $465,000 in funding and committing to put in $35,000 of its own money for the project, which would enhance...Read More

[ad_1] When Heather Cox was 12 years old, she was being groomed by an online predator, although she didn’t know it at first. “I finally found out the person was an 18-year-old man in Canada,” says the Newark mother of three school-age children. “That was several years ago, and, if you can believe it, I...Read More

[ad_1] A Calgary man’s appearance in court has been pushed back a week as he remains in custody after allegedly abducting a child who police said was attempting a “catch a predator” scheme. Zain Alnoor Merchant, 37, faces nine charges, including luring of a child under the age of 14, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, kidnapping, forcible...Read More

[ad_1] On July 29, the family of a 13-year-old girl filed a lawsuit against Roblox. According to the suit, the child “was introduced to an adult predator on Roblox unbeknownst to her parents, groomed, and then kidnapped from her grandmother’s West Des Moines, Iowa home on May 24, 2025, where she was subsequently trafficked across...Read More

[ad_1] Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot online predator, individual who uses the Internet to commit sexual abuse or harassment, specifically of children and of teenagers younger than the legal age of consent. Each day about 500,000 online predators establish contact with and groom victims (that is, build relationships with victims to...Read More

[ad_1] Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women...Read More

[ad_1] Shutterstock [for illustration] Dubai Police will deploy special patrols and drones to ensure student safety on the roads as they return to their classrooms at the start of the new academic year on Monday. The back-to-school safety initiative will see 750 senior officers and police personnel, 250 patrols, 9 drones, luxury and mounted units,...Read More

[ad_1] CCTV cameras in childcare centres, mandatory child safety training and establishing a national educator register. Those are the outcomes of today’s meeting of education ministers with a $189 million package from the federal government announced to strengthen safety in the sector. Advocates have welcomed the changes, but say staffing levels and ratios also need...Read More

[ad_1] – Advertisement – A Titusville man will spend the rest of his life in prison for sexually battering a seven-year-old family member dozens of times. – Advertisement – KRISTIANE CALERO, 44, was convicted at trial in June by Brevard County prosecutors Kerri-Ann McGuire and Jennifer Mostert. At an Aug. 20 hearing in Viera, Circuit...Read More

[ad_1] Mike Godin, Mike Kohan and David “Haji” Maroun. (Enterprise photo — Aaron Marbone) TUPPER LAKE — On Wednesday, the three candidates to be Tupper Lake Central School District’s new school safety officer were interviewed at a public forum where members of the school community could hear how they would act in the new position...Read More

[ad_1] By Ivan Kesic On one side, critically wounded children from Gaza — victims of the Israeli-American genocidal war — were denied US visas for life-saving medical treatment. On the other hand, a senior Israeli cyberwarfare official charged with attempting to sexually exploit an American child was allowed to return to the occupied Palestinian territories...Read More

[ad_1] OGDEN — The videos are easily found online; viral clips of sting operations, dramatic encounters and potential child predators exposed by citizen-led groups. Civilian predator hunters film it all and upload the footage to large online followings willing to pay to watch. Their goal is to catch pedophiles, and in Utah, it’s worked on...Read More

[ad_1] The Malinauskas Labor Government is further strengthening its efforts to place child safety and quality at the centre of early childhood education and care, with increased investment in the regulator announced this week. Ahead of a meeting with state and territory colleagues to discuss the National Child Safety Review, Minister for Education, Training and...Read More

[ad_1] Another alleged Israeli paedophile allowed to flee back to Israel Top Israeli cyberwarfare specialist Tom Alexandrovich was arrested in Las Vegas this week, along with seven other alleged child sex predators, on felony charges of ‘Luring a Child with Computer for Sex Act’ in a police sting operation. Alexandrovich is on of the Israeli...Read More

[ad_1] BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -With the start of the new school year, all Monongalia County Schools will now have a school safety officer, including elementary schools. Monongalia County Schools and the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office started implementing school safety officers last school year with five. This year, there will be 12 to primarily focus on...Read More

[ad_1] The first lawsuit against the popular video game Roblox has been filed in North Carolina. On Thursday, Dolman Law Group filed a complaint on behalf of a High Point mom and her daughter, both identified as Jane Doe, accusing the video game giant of creating a breeding ground for predators and enabling the sexual...Read More

[ad_1] Thomas Allen McCartney, a sex offender with a long rap sheet of child abuse, accepted the punishment as a part of a plea deal. Thomas Allen McCartney will be castrated(Image: Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office) A notorious child rapist is set to receive chemical castration after attempting to rape a seven year old girl, according...Read More

[ad_1] OCALA, Fla. (CBS12) — A record-breaking undercover child predator operation dubbed Seek and Ye Shall Find Out has resulted in the arrest of 48 people, including six foreign nationals with ICE detainers in Florida. “As a father, I am outraged by the heinous crimes we spoke about today. As Attorney General, I’m proud of...Read More

[ad_1] The ban follows a request earlier this week by the Ministry of Information to the Ministry of Communications to block the game, citing its potential dangers to children. It also comes amid mounting public pressure, with critics arguing that Roblox undermines moral values and social norms, contains scenes of bloody violence, and promotes aggression...Read More

[ad_1] A multi-agency undercover operation targeting suspected child sex predators led to the arrest of eight people over the past two weeks in Henderson, police said Friday. The Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children joint operation included detectives and agents from the ICAC Task Force and the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force, which includes the Metropolitan...Read More

[ad_1] The state of Louisiana is online gaming platform Roblox, alleging that it fails to adequately protect its majority underage user base from online predators. In the , they allege that Roblox is failing to “implement basic safety controls” such as biometric age verification upon account creation or checking that parental consent has been given...Read More

[ad_1] CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County students officially head back to school on Monday, Aug. 25 and the Natrona County School District is teaming up with the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office and the Casper Police Department to offer a series of Back to School Safety Reminders. “As the summer draws to a close, students, staff,...Read More

[ad_1] The assertion that Roblox would intentionally put our users at risk of exploitation is categorically untrue. Every day, tens of millions of people around the world use Roblox to learn stem skills, play, and imagine and have a safe experience on our platform. We dedicate vast resources to supporting a safe infrastructure including advanced...Read More

[ad_1] A Las Vegas pastor is facing a felony charge after being caught in a multi-agency sting operation targeting child sex predators. Neal Creecy, 46, was one of eight men caught in the operation.  Creecy had been serving as senior pastor of Redemption Church, according to an archived page on the church’s website. Since his...Read More

[ad_1] A 12-year-old Indigenous girl who walked out of her South Omaha home on Tuesday has not returned, and her family fears she was lured away by someone she met online. Watch Hannah’s story: South Omaha missing 12-year-old Indigenous girl, family fears she was lured by an online predator Ava Little Eagle disappeared without a...Read More

[ad_1] ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This past week in St. Joseph, a young juvenile, Athesius Warden, left home, and his whereabouts were unknown. Thankfully, Warden was found and safe. With movies like “Weapons” and the current Virginia mass kidnapper rumor circulating through the media, it has never been a more prevalent topic. Children...Read More

[ad_1] After school resumed for students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) last Thursday, Board Member Kelly Gonez visited two schools in the City of San Fernando the following day to visit their preschool and special education programs.  Gonez’s first stop was at O’Melveny Elementary School before heading to San Fernando Early Education...Read More

[ad_1] On Friday morning, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced in a press release that it had arrested eight “child sex predators” as part of a multiagency undercover operation over the last two weeks. But the arrest of 38-year-old Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, a senior official for Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, quickly overshadowed the news,...Read More

[ad_1] TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – If you see something, say something. That’s what hundreds of students are encouraged to do to help keep themselves and their fellow students safe. At Marana Unified School District, that method of speaking up is through a tip line called ‘Speak Up.” The anonymous text and call line was...Read More

[ad_1] Key Points State, Territory and Federal Governments will meet tomorrow on child safety Two men missing in northwest Sydney river crash as downpour continues across NSW, QLD Canberra Raider’s Sasagi says team needs a test ahead of finals’ series Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan says national child safety reform is urgently needed, alongside state reform....Read More

[ad_1] A man once accused of raping a five-year-old girl in South Dakota is now walking free in Kansas — and the public has no way of knowing. Gary L. Thares, 69, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail on August 19, 2025 for driving on a suspended license, no insurance, and other minor violations....Read More

[ad_1] The suit claims Roblox claimed its platform was a safe place for children as countless child predators were “freely roaming the app looking for vulnerable children.” ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis mother and daughter are suing Roblox Corp., claiming the 13-year-old girl was groomed by a child predator because the company prioritized financial...Read More

[ad_1] As parents get ready to send their children back to school, safety is top of mind. A growing number of students across the state are welcomed to school each day by staff, school resource officers and weapons detectors. Wake County, the state’s largest school district, is not among the districts that use weapons detectors....Read More

[ad_1] Victoria’s Rapid Child Safety Review has been received well by the early childhood sector and child safety advocates, but the overwhelming response suggests it speaks to the need for unified reforms on a federal level. The review was commissioned after more than 70 charges of child abuse were laid against a former Melbourne childcare...Read More

[ad_1] A new investigative report has revealed a staggering rise in violent incidents across Ontario schools — a trend that education workers say has reached crisis levels under Premier Doug Ford’s leadership NEWS RELEASE CUPE ************************ A new investigative report by Global News has exposed a dramatic 77 per cent rise in violent incidents in...Read More

[ad_1] Following a horrific string of alleged child sexual abuse incidents across Melbourne childcare centres by Joshua Brown, the Victorian Government has announced a major overhaul to the system to increase child safety. Victoria Premier Jacinta Allen’s Labor Government said it would accept and implement all 22 recommendations that came from an independent rapid child...Read More

[ad_1] An Israeli army attack killed a former Palestinian basketball player while he was seeking food in Gaza, local media reported late on Tuesday. Mohammed Shaalan, 40, one of the most prominent players of the Palestinian national basketball team, was targeted and killed by Israeli gunfire in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, while trying to obtain...Read More

[ad_1] Joplin Fire Department’s Dustin Lunow recently visited with NewsTalk KZRG, and highlighted the critical message of time management for back-to-school traffic safety, recommending that parents avoid rushing. “The biggest thing that we preach is just time. Don’t get in a hurry. Right? There’s a lot of very young or even very brand new drivers...Read More

[ad_1] The Victorian government has announced a child safety overhaul after an independent review revealed systemic failings, underfunding and outdated practices within the early education sector. Jacinta Allan’s government commissioned the Rapid Child Safety Review six weeks ago, after serious allegations of child sexual abuse by former childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown. The report was...Read More

[ad_1] One of eight individuals arrested in a recent undercover operation targeting suspected child sex predators in the Las Vegas Valley has been identified as a local pastor, according to church officials. Neal Harrison Creecy, 46, pastor at Redemption Church, was arrested as part of a multi-agency sting conducted by the Nevada Internet Crimes Against...Read More

[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Students from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will start a new school year next Monday, August 25. Corryn Johnson, of Charlotte, is preparing to start her senior year at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. While there are a number of things a high school senior might worry about, Johnson said safety is...Read More

[ad_1] The understandable outrage of the bonded release of an alleged child predator visiting Nevada from Israel has been lighting up social media, but the blame game has spiraled into disinformation and antisemitic tropes that ignore the facts found in the numerous Democrat-led revisions to Nevada state law. The state, not federal, case involves the...Read More

[ad_1] By Joyce Hanson ( August 19, 2025, 10:28 PM EDT) — The mother of a 10-year-old girl has hit Roblox Corp. with a lawsuit joining the many that accuse the popular gaming platform of putting children in danger, claiming that a man the girl met on the company’s app groomed her until she shared...Read More

[ad_1] BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -A Bryan man already facing an online solicitation charge is now accused of possessing a sizable amount of child pornography, according to 82 pages of arrest documents obtained by KBTX. The case has sparked renewed debate about the role of private citizen groups in pursuing alleged predators. Police say 78-year-old Frank...Read More

[ad_1] A warning that the following story is about alleged child abuse  Calls to strengthen working with children checks have intensified after childcare giant, Goodstart, allegedly failed to properly report complaints about a male employee. Yesterday, an ABC investigation revealed that despite the man being banned by the Education Department over allegations of child abuse,...Read More

[ad_1] A senior Israeli official was arrested in the United States earlier this month and charged with seeking sexual conduct with a minor, only to be released on bail with no conditions or monitoring, allowing him to flee to Israel. The case involving Tom Artiom Alexandrovich in Nevada is now stirring controversy, with politicians and...Read More

[ad_1] The Dover Police Department is offering the following information to better prepare the citizens we serve for Back to School week. Police in Schools:The Dover Police Department has a full-time officer dedicated to the Dover High School, Dover Middle Schools of Excellence and Innovation, William Henry Middle School, Kent County Secondary ILC, and one...Read More

[ad_1] These groups operate in a gray zone. Sometimes they tip off law enforcement, but other times it is more about views, shares, and notoriety than justice. Proving anything in court is messy. Still, once the footage is out there, the reputational damage is irreversible, especially for someone running a theatre company. And in Olivero’s...Read More

[ad_1] BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana sued the online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, alleging the wildly popular site has perpetuated an environment where sexual predators “thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids.” The lawsuit, filed in state court by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, alleges that Roblox has failed to implement effective safety measures to...Read More

[ad_1] A Florida appeals court says the state can continue to brand individuals convicted of sex crimes as “sexual predators” on their driver’s licenses. The 5th District Court of Appeals says the markings do not violate the First Amendment. In January, a three-judge panel on the court ruled that the marking was unconstitutional.  The court...Read More

[ad_1] Report tabled in Parliament which identifies opportunities to further strengthen WA’s early childhood education and care sector Cook Government to ban the use of personal mobile phones in early childhood services To increase compliance efforts, $1.1 million will be invested to bolster the capacity of the Department of Communities’ Education and Care Regulatory Unit...Read More

[ad_1] JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – FBI Jacksonville officials held a news conference on Tuesday morning to alert parents, guardians and school leaders about a sharp increase in sextortion cases and online predators targeting children in Northeast Florida. According to the FBI, criminals are moving faster and are targeting children where they feel safest — online and...Read More

[ad_1] As children return to classrooms across the Philadelphia region, school safety officials are reminding motorists to heed school bus safety laws to keep kids safe. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a stopped school bus when children are entering and exiting a bus and the stop arm is extended.  According to...Read More

[ad_1] Press release from the Florida Department of Transportation GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation District 2 is partnering with the University of Florida and the University of Florida Police Department in addition to local safety organizations for a “Stay Safe, Stay Cool” event on the first day of fall classes. The event will take...Read More

[ad_1] Under fire for child safety risks, Roblox pledges stronger moderation tools to combat predators and safeguard younger players. Roblox Corporation has announced new safety measures and content restrictions just days after the state of Louisiana filed a lawsuit alleging the platform is “overrun with harmful content and child predators.”  The company says that the...Read More

[ad_1] One of eight suspects arrested in a sting operation that targeted alleged child sex predators in the Las Vegas Valley earlier this month is a local pastor, according to a church that rented the suspect’s congregation space. Neal Harrison Creecy, 46, is facing one felony count of luring or attempting to lure a child...Read More

[ad_1] August is here, which means it’s time to purchase school supplies and pack school lunches. As your kids head back to their studies, there’s one item on your to-do list you shouldn’t forget: testing for radon. And according to an article published by the American Lung Association last week, as students head back to...Read More

[ad_1] Texas (U.S) Attorney General Ken Paxton reportedly has launched an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI, alleging that the companies may be misleadingly marketing themselves as mental health tools and engaging in “deceptive trade practices.” “In today’s digital age, we must continue to fight to protect Texas kids from deceptive and exploitative technology,”...Read More

[ad_1] A man in Texas recently sued the massive online children’s game Roblox after he claimed he was sexually extorted, groomed, and abused by an online predator when he was a child. What Is Roblox? Roblox, based out of San Mateo, CA, is an online platform that allows users to create their own avatar and...Read More

[ad_1] School is officially underway for many districts in the Rio Grande Valley. As students return to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety says safety on the roads is a top priority. Officials say too many drivers forget the rules once summer ends, and DPS said they are stepping up not only to...Read More

[ad_1] Florida can continue branding convicted sexual predators on their driver’s licenses. In a divided ruling, the 5th District Court of Appeal has upheld the constitutionality of requiring state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to have “SEXUAL PREDATOR” stamped on them if the holder has been convicted of such a crime. The ruling reverses an...Read More

[ad_1] AS BANGLADESH moves deeper into the digital age, the internet has become both a playground and a battleground for the country’s young users. A recent study by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University found that 59 per cent of rural children aged 11 to 17 who access the internet had...Read More

[ad_1] In a major online child-predator sting near Las Vegas in US state of Nevada, Israeli government cybersecurity official Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was arrested, charged with ‘luring a child with a computer for a sex act’, released on $10,000 bail and allowed to fly home to Israel, where he is now on leave ‘by mutual...Read More

[ad_1] TL;DR: Roblox banned YouTuber Schlep, known for exposing child predators, sparking community outrage and a petition with over 65,000 signatures demanding CEO David Baszucki’s removal. Roblox cites vigilante actions violating safety policies by impersonating children and delaying official reports, urging users to use proper reporting channels for effective investigations. Roblox has found itself in...Read More

[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas – Class is officially back in session and officials want to remind drivers to stay alert. What they’re saying: “We need to slow down. Be patient and avoid those distractions when going through school zones,” says Jeff Barker, with TxDOT. By the numbers: In Texas, the school zones take effect 45 minutes...Read More

[ad_1] An undercover operation in the Las Vegas Valley targeting suspected child sexual predators resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The multi-agency initiative—conducted over two weeks—was part of the Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and included participation from the FBI, local police departments in...Read More

[ad_1] The last thing that any parent should have to worry about is their child being exploited in a video game that is meant to be played by children and teens. But according to one Michigan mother, there is a serious lack of safety measures put in place that led to their daughter encountering a...Read More

[ad_1] When I think about Roblox, I picture an unstoppable juggernaut of kids building, trading, and role-playing in virtual worlds. For years, the platform has dominated with little challenge, cementing its place as a cultural force among the young players. Now, new pressures are testing the product and the reputation it has built over those...Read More

[ad_1] An online sex offender who was caught trying to groom someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl has been jailed. Giampiero Franchi was actually speaking to an undercover police officer in a chat room when he engaged them in sexual communications on 9 July 2024. When the incident was passed to Nottinghamshire Police...Read More

[ad_1] Directorate of School Education Kashmir on Monday issued advisory for safety of school going students and staff amid Inclement weather. According to a notification issued by Directorate School Education Kashmir, “In light of recent cloudburst incidents, all Chief Education Officers and Heads of Institutions (HOIs) are directed to implement the following Standard Operating Procedures...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox’s chief executive is facing a wave of fury after his company sent a cease and desist letter to a YouTuber known for exposing alleged child predators on the online gaming platform. The Roblox Corporation reportedly issued a legal complaint last week to a 22-year-old content creator known as “Schlep,” who revealed this in...Read More

[ad_1] A former Marine is suing Roblox for alleged sexual abuse connected to the platform, according to a lawsuit filed in a Texas federal court. DALLAS — A Texas man is suing Roblox, alleging the popular online gaming platform’s design and safety failures allowed a predator to groom, extort and sexually abuse him when he...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox players are petitioning for the CEO of Roblox Corporation, David Baszucki, to be replaced after a YouTuber trying to catch sexual predators online was accused of “digital vigilantism” and banned. If there’s one thing that we all know about Roblox, it’s that it’s a very dangerous place for children to play online, which...Read More

[ad_1] Highlights: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill files lawsuit against Roblox in 21st Judicial District for failing to protect children from predators and explicit content Recent Livingston Parish arrest involved suspect using Roblox with voice-altering technology to target minors Platform hosts 82 million daily users with 56% under age 17, including games with sexually explicit...Read More

[ad_1] TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Roblox could be suspended in Bahrain, with MP Hamad Al Doy preparing a proposal after bans in Qatar and Oman and rising complaints at home about child-safety risks. Al Doy said he is in touch with the relevant authorities and will ask them to act. He cited daily reports...Read More

[ad_1] Guess who’s back and better than ever? Adidas and football icon David Beckham have reunited to launch the adidas Predator Elite by David Beckham a striking second signature release celebrating one of the most iconic Predator players to ever grace the pitch. This limited-edition boot features a vibrant pink, white, and black colourway inspired...Read More

[ad_1] Topline Popular online gaming platform Roblox has faced a storm of controversy over its child safety protocols after it banned a self-described child predator hunter and defended its removal of “vigilante” users, sparking backlash from gamers, a lawsuit filed by Louisiana’s attorney general and a petition from Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who urged the...Read More

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — When the new school year begins, Philadelphia’s Office of School Safety will have a refurbished garage for its patrol fleet, but school leaders said it’s more than just a building. Philadelphia School District superintendent Tony Watlington, Philadelphia police, and union leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday on the newly-renovated garage on...Read More

[ad_1] Las Vegas (KSNV) — A multi-agency operation targeting child sex predators has resulted in the arrest of eight individuals over the past two weeks, according to local officials. The operation, which took place in Henderson, Nevada, was part of ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime and protect children in the community. Those arrested were...Read More

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Eight people were arrested on felony sex charges after a multi-agency operation targeting child sex predators. Those arrested were 40-year-old David Wonnacott-Yahnke, 38-year-old Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 35-year-old Jose Alberto Perez-Torres, 23-year-old Aniket Brajeshkumar Sadani, 23-year-old James Ramon Reddick, 29-year-old Ramon Manuel Parra Valenzuela, 46-year-old Neal Harrison Creecy, and 49-year-old John...Read More

[ad_1] Quds News reports: Las Vegas police, working with the FBI, Homeland Security, and Nevada’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, announced the arrest of eight men on Wednesday. One of them was Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 38, a top Israeli cyberwarfare official. Alexandrovich works directly under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He serves as Acting...Read More

[ad_1] LOUISIANA – Louisiana has taken legal action against the online gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of creating an environment where sexual predators can easily target children.  The lawsuit was filed in state court by the Louisiana Attorney General. It claims that Roblox has not implemented effective safety measures to protect its young users. This...Read More

[ad_1] Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 | 11:59 a.m. A multi-agency operation targeting alleged child sex predators has resulted in the arrests of eight men over the past two weeks, authorities announced this morning. The eight suspects, ranging in age from 23 to 49, face felony charges of luring a child with a computer for sex...Read More

[ad_1] “Roblox” faced a wave of new lawsuits this week that allege the popular gaming platform hasn’t done enough to safeguard kids from pedophiles and sexual content. One of the latest complaints, filed in a federal court in the Northern District of California, claims that a predator posed as a child on the platform and...Read More

[ad_1] A petition calling for the resignation of Roblox CEO David Baszucki has gained more than 100,000 signatures, citing concerns over child safety on the platform. Launched on August 9 2025, the petition alleges that Roblox has failed to protect children from exploitation and harmful content. It further claims that, under Baszucki’s leadership, accountability and...Read More

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Eight accused child sex offenders, including a pastor, are now off Las Vegas streets after a major undercover operation. Over the past two weeks, the Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, along with the FBI and several southern Nevada police departments, worked together to make these arrests. Undercover officers...Read More

[ad_1] North Bend Public Works crews and King County have completed modifications at the 3rd Street and Ballarat Avenue North intersection, converting the previous two-way stop into a four-way stop configuration. The public safety improvement project enhances sight distance for drivers, adds fresh street paint markings, and incorporates loading and unloading zone signage at the...Read More

[ad_1] BATON ROUGE — Louisiana sued the online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, claiming the wildly popular site has perpetuated an environment where sexual predators “thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids.” The lawsuit, filed in state court by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, claims Roblox has failed to implement effective safety measures to protect child...Read More

[ad_1] A recent report has revealed that Donald Trump’s administration helped one of the Israeli prime minister’s top cyberwarfare officials evade child sex crime charges, released him, and returned him to Israeli-occupied territories. Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, the Acting Head of Data & AI at Israel’s so-called National Cyber Directorate, who worked directly under Benjamin Netanyahu,...Read More

[ad_1] An Israeli cyber official, who works directly under Benjamin Netanyahu, escaped to the occupied territories after his arrest in a US child sex operation in Nevada, US. Las Vegas police, working with the FBI, Homeland Security, and Nevada’s Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, announced on Wednesday the arrest of 8 men, including...Read More

[ad_1] Las Vegas police said Saturday that Tom Alexandrovich, head of a division in Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, was the senior official detained this week during a professional conference he attended on behalf of the Israeli government. He was questioned on suspicion of online pedophilia. Alexandrovich was among eight people arrested in a large-scale operation...Read More

[ad_1] A senior Israeli cyber official working under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to Israel after being arrested in a child sex sting in Nevada, United States (US), and later released without charges. Police in Henderson, part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area, confirmed that Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, a 38-year-old, was among eight men...Read More

[ad_1] Aug. 16 (UPI) — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill accused California-based Roblox of enabling online predators to endanger children in a state lawsuit filed on Thursday. Murrill filed a lawsuit against Roblox in the state’s 21st Judicial District Court in Livingston Parish, where an alleged sexual predator of children recently was arrested while using...Read More

[ad_1] RICHMOND, Va. — As students prepare to return to school, AAA is offering important safety advice for both parents and children to ensure a safe journey to and from school. Morgan Dean with AAA recommends parents of younger children walk with them to their bus stop before the first day of school. “That walk...Read More

[ad_1] More than 100,000 outraged parents and players are demanding Roblox CEO David Baszucki’s resignation, accusing the $25 billion gaming platform of systemic Roblox child safety failures. A petition launched on August 9, 2025, alleges the company ignored exploitation risks, protected predators, and silenced critics—escalating a crisis that now involves law enforcement and child safety...Read More

[ad_1] An Israeli government official was arrested in a multi-agency operation that targeted alleged child sex predators in the Las Vegas Valley earlier this month, according to Israeli media reports. Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 38, is facing a felony count of luring or attempting to lure a child with computer technology to engage in sexual conduct,...Read More

[ad_1] The number of violent incidents in Ontario’s classrooms has skyrocketed in recent years, according to new data obtained by Global News, leading to calls for the Ford government to spend more on the education system. Years’ worth of data shows the level of violence reported by school boards to the Ministry of Education has...Read More

[ad_1] Citizen predator hunters aim to keep things safe for kids Austin Spain, with Bedford predator patrol, and Eric Schmutte, with Predator Catchers Indianapolis, work to expose internet sexual predators. Kelly Wilkinson, Indianapolis Star A video starts with a confrontation outside The Academy Volleyball Club, where YouTuber Jidon Adams, who goes by JiDion Premium online,...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox’s chief executive is facing a wave of fury after his company sent a cease and desist letter to a YouTuber known for exposing alleged child predators on the online gaming platform. The Roblox Corporation reportedly issued a legal complaint last week to a 22-year-old content creator known as “Schlep,” who revealed this in...Read More

[ad_1] BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against Roblox, the top gaming site for children and teens, accusing the platform of enabling sexual exploitation and failing to safeguard minors from predators. The lawsuit claims Roblox has facilitated the distribution of child sexual abuse material, failed...Read More

[ad_1] When Michael, a YouTuber from Texas better known as Schlep, was 8, he says he was groomed on Roblox, the highly successful online children’s sandbox game. A popular developer sent him sexually explicit and gory content, manipulating him to the point that he tried to take his own life, the now 22-year-old alleges. “My...Read More

[ad_1] Tested with Dearborn Police, the patent-pending system offers real-time alerts for faster emergency response Community News A faculty member at Eastern Michigan University has developed a patent-pending gunshot detection device that could help save lives in schools and other public spaces. Tareq Khan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at EMU, created the...Read More

[ad_1] We don’t always consider petitions headline news, but a recent petition aimed in the direction of Roblox is unique not just for who started it but for the circumstances that surround its start – specifically, the game’s demonstrated inability to deal with predators, which has now resulted in legal threats for a content creator....Read More

[ad_1] Schlep, a popular Roblox and YouTube user, has revealed that Roblox sent him a cease and desist notice for exposing child predators on Roblox via YouTube videos. (Photo by Marijan Murat/picture alliance via Getty Images) A popular Roblox content creator alleged the platform has threatened to ban him for his involvement in exposing sexual...Read More

[ad_1] Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women...Read More

[ad_1] <!– –> Why Did Roblox Get Banned in Qatar? Roblox’s sudden ban in Qatar wasn’t just a blip—it rattled a huge chunk of the country’s youth the morning it happened. August 13, 2025: for many gamers, it started like any other day, until they fired up Roblox and got hit...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox’s chief executive is facing a wave of fury after his company sent a cease and desist letter to a YouTuber known for exposing alleged child predators on the online gaming platform. The Roblox Corporation reportedly issued a legal complaint last week to a 22-year-old content creator known as “Schlep,” who revealed this in...Read More

[ad_1] With the start of the school year just weeks away, some districts are rethinking their approach to safety.”Before education, school safety is the most important thing that we really do,” said Mascenic Regional School District Superintendent Elizabeth Pogorzelski.Mascenic is one of 30 schools in the state to enroll in Blue-U Defense’s new “Active Shooter...Read More

[ad_1] Parents are urged to be more invested in their children’s online usage patterns, as predators prey on their victims through catfishing.   A sad girl holds her head in dismay while sitting opposite her laptop in a dark room/iStock/SB Arts Media We may be living through one of the most epic ages, with the world...Read More

[ad_1] The United Way of Bruce Grey has announced the upcoming Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Training Course, scheduled for October 1–4, in Kincardine. This comprehensive four-day program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of child passengers on our roads. Held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 345...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox has permabanned and threatened to sue YouTuber Schlep for conducting child predator hunts on its platform. Civilians trying to catch criminals is far from a new phenomenon, but it’s become increasingly popular on YouTube and other video platforms over the past few years. Creators have made careers out of documenting themselves doing things...Read More

[ad_1] Former Columbus Police Sergeant to serve as Indiana’s First School Safety Director | WBIW Local Weather Alerts There are currently no active weather alerts. ...Read More

[ad_1] Qatar has officially blocked access to the popular online gaming platform Roblox, citing child safety concerns after a surge of social media calls urged authorities to intervene. The move places Qatar alongside countries such as China, Turkey, and Oman, which have already barred the platform over similar issues. While Roblox remains available for download...Read More

[ad_1] LIVINGSTON — For the second time this year, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has teamed up with TV journalist Chris Hansen to take suspected online predators off the streets. The latest effort, dubbed “Operation Waterfront”, ran through June and July 2025 and led to 15 arrests. Earlier this...Read More

[ad_1] School Resource Officers (SROs) across the state—including deputies with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office—are returning to campuses this year with a sharpened focus on prevention, partnership, and rapid response. “The SRO role is more than a gun and a badge,” Sheriff Tommie Johnson said. “We’re part of that school community.” Renewing their commitment to...Read More

[ad_1] YouTuber JiDion was in Indianapolis on July 22 to confront an adult youth volleyball coach who was allegedly communicating with a 14-year-old decoy. INDIANAPOLIS — It’s becoming a much more common sight both online and in the community: citizen-led vigilante groups posing as underage kids, working to expose child predators online. A video from...Read More

[ad_1] YouTuber RealSchlep, 22, says Roblox has shut down his account and issued a cease-and-desist letter over his videos exposing alleged predators in the game. He claims the ban was enforced under the platform’s new clause on “vigilante groups” in its Terms of Service. In the letter, which Schlep shared online, Roblox stated: “We write...Read More

[ad_1] UK operator EE unveiled a new smartphone offering and set of mobile plans designed to address smartphone safety for young people, as concerns about online safety and screen time continue to mount. The operator said the downloadable P.H.O.N.E. Contract, developed with the EE Youth Council, online safety group Internet Matters and a parent ambassador,...Read More

[ad_1] Last week marked the conclusion of Operation Best Foot Forward, a two-week, high-visibility pedestrian safety campaign aimed at reminding drivers it’s the law to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. With a special Back to School focus, the regional effort spanned 40 enforcement details across nine counties and 20 municipalities, resulting in 594 warnings and...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox has been slammed as a “hunting ground for child-sex predators” in a new lawsuit against the online gaming giant that alleges it caused the sexual exploitation of a 9-year-old boy. The lawsuit, filed last week in a Georgia state court by an anonymous DeKalb County mother and her young son, accuses Roblox of...Read More

[ad_1] Sarah Grunau/ Houston Public Media Students at Marshall Middle School in Houston returned to campus for the first day of school Aug. 12, 2025. As part of an initiative to bolster community safety, state and local officials on Tuesday welcomed Houston ISD students back for the first day of school at Marshall Middle School,...Read More

[ad_1] PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A state lawmaker who is looking into why children are falling through the cracks and into the hands of predators said state agencies that are supposed to be protecting at-risk children are not communicating with each other. Next month, there will be a stakeholder meeting at the state Capitol, in an...Read More

[ad_1] The search continues for an Upstate man on multiple sex crime charges. The U.S. Marshals are looking for information on the whereabouts of 40 year old, Ricky Dean Clinton. He’s wanted for human trafficking of a child, indecent acts with a child, kidnapping, sexual servitude of a minor and other charges. In June, a 15...Read More

[ad_1] ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their...Read More

[ad_1] VICTORIA, Texas – On Aug. 13 at 5 p.m., the Victoria Municipal Court will host its final Child Safety Grant Program workshop via Zoom. Applicants interested in fine-tuning their applications before the deadline are encouraged to attend. Attendance is not required but will be considered during the review process. The application is available online...Read More

[ad_1] When Michael, a YouTuber from Texas better known as Schlep, was 8, he says he was groomed on Roblox, the highly successful online children’s sandbox game. A popular developer sent him sexually explicit and gory content, manipulating him to the point that he tried to take his own life, the now 22-year-old alleges. “My...Read More

[ad_1] The search continues for an Upstate man on multiple sex crime charges. The U.S. Marshals are looking for information on the whereabouts of 40 year old, Ricky Dean Clinton. He’s wanted for human trafficking of a child, indecent acts with a child, kidnapping, sexual servitude of a minor and other charges. In June, a 15...Read More

[ad_1] TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Keeping our children safe at school, with the new school year starting in just a few weeks, schools in our area are taking new steps to enhance their security. This comes as school shootings in the United States remain high. You can watch the full Big Story above. Latest Local...Read More

[ad_1] When Kennedi High failed to return home in March 2017 after attending class at Western High School, her mother became worried. It wasn’t like the 16-year-old to wander off, so there was an immediate concern about Kennedi’s whereabouts. Brandi Stallings, Kennedi’s mother, made public pleas through the media, hoping her daughter would be found...Read More

[ad_1] When Michael, a YouTuber from Texas better known as Schlep, was 8, he says he was groomed on Roblox, the highly successful online children’s sandbox game. A popular developer sent him sexually explicit and gory content, manipulating him to the point that he tried to take his own life, the now 22-year-old alleges. “My...Read More

[ad_1] Wikipedia has lost a legal challenge to new Online Safety Act rules which it says could threaten the human rights and safety of its volunteer editors. The Wikimedia Foundation – the non-profit which supports the online encyclopaedia – wanted a judicial review of regulations which could mean Wikipedia has to verify the identities of...Read More

[ad_1] TULSA, Okla. — Safety is on the top of my mind this week as kids begin to head back to school. Green Country districts are continuing to evolve their procedures, with safety being looked at in and out of the classroom. In Broken Arrow’s August board of education meeting, two new safety resource officer...Read More

[ad_1] NYPD detectives say they are on the hunt for a sexual predator who attempted to rape a woman on a Midtown sidewalk Sunday. NYPD Special victims detectives are on the hunt for the sexual predator behind a violent Midtown rape attempt early on Sunday morning. The NYPD released images late on Monday...Read More

[ad_1] August 12, 2025 JAKARTA – Parents are voicing strong support for the government’s proposed ban on Roblox, citing growing fears that the popular gaming platform exposes children to inappropriate content and risky online interactions. Multiple videos circulating online show Roblox gameplay featuring sexually suggestive behavior and adult-themed roleplay. For parents like Lili Setiawan from...Read More

[ad_1] Warning: Spoilers ahead for Weapons One scene in Zach Cregger’s smash-hit horror movie Weapons left some viewers puzzled, while others theorized that it frames the entire movie. The twisted mystery at the center of Weapons unfolds after 17 schoolchildren from a single classroom vanish from their beds with no warning, leaving their teacher and...Read More

[ad_1] While Roblox may seem innocent enough in the gaming community, it opens up a door to online predators, leaving your child vulnerable to anything.  News of the alleged kidnapping, rape and trafficking of a 13-year-old girl from Iowa, USA, who was introduced to an online predator while playing Roblox, has left many people shocked. ...Read More

[ad_1] Indonesia’s government is reportedly considering a ban on Roblox, the widely used online game-creation platform, after the education minister warned that it could expose children to violence and other harmful behaviours. “There is a lot of violence in the game. Sometimes children don’t understand that what they see isn’t real,” Indonesian education minister Abdul...Read More

[ad_1] Back-to-school safety for students, residents The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school. This comes as hundreds more students compared to last year are expected to head to Hays CISD campuses this year. HAYS COUNTY, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation...Read More

[ad_1] SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. — Sunny Isles Beach police released video Monday showing its new $250,000 drone system in action. Leer en español Child sex crime suspect Wilman de Jesus Martinez Linares, 22, of Hollywood, was arrested after a traffic stop Friday on Collins Avenue near 191st Street. 6 p.m. report: Drone video shows...Read More

[ad_1] On August 8, 2025, Roblox introduced Sentinel, an open-sourced artificial intelligence system designed to detect potential child exploitation patterns within online chats, addressing escalating criticism and legal challenges regarding platform safety. Roblox, reporting over 111 million monthly active users, indicated that Sentinel has already assisted in identifying hundreds of potential child exploitation cases, which...Read More

[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) – As the new school year gets underway and your child begins using the internet for schoolwork or to play games with friends, the Better Business Bureau has online safety tips for families. Adults aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by a scam. While BBB does not...Read More

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[ad_1] Alfred Liddle, 32, is now behind bars after being sentenced by a Judge following a complex police operation by officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) and Northumbria Police’s MOSOVO Safeguarding teams. Liddle, of no fixed abode, believed he was talking to a 14-year-old girl online and persisted in sending her sexually...Read More

[ad_1] By Police Report Team — Boca Raton Tribune BOYNTON BEACH — A 45-year-old Greenacres man is in custody after police say he traveled to Boynton Beach to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old girl for sex — only to encounter an undercover detective. According to the Boynton Beach Police Department, Robin Blanchard was...Read More

[ad_1] Alfred Liddle, 32, is now behind bars after being sentenced by a Judge following a complex police operation by officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) and Northumbria Police’s MOSOVO Safeguarding teams. Liddle, of no fixed abode, believed he was talking to a 14-year-old girl online and persisted in sending her sexually...Read More

[ad_1] Brittani King A school safety officer at Lookout Mountain Elementary was arrested on Friday. Brittani King, 34, was arrested for domestic assault and criminal impersonation. A letter the school’s principal send to parents said, “It was reported to me that our School Security Officer was arrested over the weekend. As a result,...Read More

[ad_1] Deputy Superintendent of Police Shivanagouda Patil addressing students during a child safety awareness drive programme organised at the Infinity School in Bidar. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Bidar Deputy Superintendent of Police P. Shivanagouda Patil has appealed to children to call the emergency number 1098 or dial 100 or 112 to get immediate assistance...Read More

[ad_1] Matthew Liam Johnstone (36) is currently serving a prison sentence in Ireland and will now face likely extradition to the United States. Jailed last December for a year, it was his second conviction and prison sentence after a previous trial judge said the imagery was the worst she had seen in nine years on...Read More

[ad_1] – Advertisement – After a long summer with the kids, it’s time for our students to head back to school.  Now is a great time to check backpacks, set routines, and update emergency plans!  Emergencies in our community can include power outages, wildfire smoke, and ice storms, so knowing what to expect when your...Read More

[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG – Joburg Child Welfare is calling on police to act with urgency on preventable child abuse cases. It comes after the death of a 4-year-old girl allegedly at the hands of her father, despite clear warning signs. Social workers say her death could have been prevented. Abubakr Hattas, CEO of Joburg Child Welfare,...Read More

[ad_1] LAKE COUNTY, Ohio — While videos exposing alleged predators have become popular on the internet, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said those “vigilantes” behind the camera are hindering a potential case rather than helping. Recently, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit called 814PredHunters came to Painesville to meet with a 33-year-old man who was allegedly planning to...Read More

[ad_1] Sexual harassment of children is rampant through online games. The End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT) Indonesia assesses that sexual predators employ various tactics to target children through online games. Ahmad Sofian, the head of ECPAT Indonesia, stated that sexual harassment through online games is often carried...Read More

[ad_1] With the new school year starting for several school districts throughout the Rio Grande Valley, the Edinburg Police Department is reminding drivers of the importance of driving safely through school zones and near school buses. In a social media post released Saturday, Edinburg police told the public to always stop for flashing bus lights,...Read More

[ad_1] Colombian singer Maluma interrupted his concert in Mexico City to address a fan who brought a one-year-old baby to the event without ear protection. The incident took place on August 8, 2025, at the Palacio de los Deportes during his +Pretty +Dirty World Tour. Stopping mid-performance, the 31-year-old artist expressed concern for the child’s...Read More

[ad_1] Tony Rodriguez was attempting to assault girls as young as 11 From the US Attorney’s Office, ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Tony Rodriguez, 40, of Fairport, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with enticement and possession of child pornography, which carry a minimum penalty of 10 years...Read More

[ad_1] ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging parents and students to be safe when heading back to school this August. MSHP reports that, in 2024, seven people were killed and 345 were injured in traffic crashes involving a school bus. In Missouri last year, a total of 843...Read More

[ad_1] FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) announced the arrest of 16 individuals from across the U.S. and Canada who were engaged in predatory acts online targeting minors. The arrests were part of a months-long operation called ‘Caught in the Web’ by the Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU). The unit identified...Read More

[ad_1] NEWARK, N.J. — ICE agencies in Newark arrested an additional four illegally present child predators since July 21, making a total of eight arrests in an ongoing effort targeting illegal aliens with histories of child exploitation. ICE Homeland Security Investigations, with support from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark arrested Daniel Garcia Cruz, a...Read More

[ad_1] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian appeals court on Thursday ruled against X Corp., rejecting a challenge to a safety watchdog’s demands for details on how the Elon Musk -owned company was combating widespread child exploitation material on its platform. Three federal court judges unanimously rejected X’s appeal against a federal court decision in...Read More

[ad_1] TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — School is back in session around the Wabash Valley, but it’s not just teachers and students whose routines will be changed. In the mornings and afternoons, many residents will encounter school buses. Local law enforcement organizations want to remind you to slow down while driving, remove any distractions, and...Read More

[ad_1] News Desk 10 August 2025, 11:42 AM IST The child protection measures, he clarified, would apply uniformly across government, aided, unaided, and private schools in Kerala Representational image Thiruvananthapuram: In response to growing concerns over violence and abuse against children in Kerala, General Education Minister V Sivankutty has pledged a renewed focus on the safety...Read More

[ad_1] BOSTON — ICE Homeland Security Investigations New England has administratively arrested a lawful permanent resident and registered sex offender who was previously convicted of abuse and rape of a child, among other crimes against minors. HSI personnel arrested Dennis Costa, 66, on July 29 at his residence in Fall River. Costa, a native and...Read More

[ad_1] I was shocked after reading “They didn’t care about students“ in Monday’s Review-Journal. The article details concerns about traffic safety in school zones. I had to reread what was stated by Arbor View High School Principal Duane Bickmore multiple times to make sure I understood it correctly. How far have we devolved as a...Read More

[ad_1] In light of a number of recent child predator cases, we wanted to know the best ways parents can protect their kids. The Demand Project in Tulsa says it is easier than ever for predators to talk to children online and even send and receive child pornography. News On 6 recently reported on the...Read More

[ad_1] Key Points: Legislators want to review licensed group homes Some are concerned children are too often labeled as runaways, not missing Move is part of a larger push for oversight of the Department of Child Safety House and Senate Republicans are moving to organize greater oversight into the Department of Child Safety following the...Read More

[ad_1] ORLANDO, Fla. — As students head back to school, one Central Florida father is on a mission — turning his personal fear into a powerful lesson. He is traveling school to school, hoping to stop violence before it starts. It all began with one terrifying phone call that took place March 13, 2019. What You...Read More

[ad_1] 🚨 ICE has arrested eight sex predators since July 1 🚨 All were in the U.S. illegally 🚨 They are targeted for deportation Four men who slipped into the U.S. illegally and committed various sex crimes against children have been tracked down by ICE agents and arrested in Newark. That brings the total number of arrests...Read More

[ad_1] Education Secretary Sonny Angara ordered all concerned officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) nationwide to implement stricter preventive measures against school violence amid the recent shooting incident in Sta. Rosa town in Nueva Ecija.  “In view of recent incidents involving school-based violence, the DepEd reiterates its commitment to maintaining a safe and protective...Read More

[ad_1] WARNING: This story contains content that readers may find distressing. Whistleblowers have alleged that children were urged “not to say anything” about a boy’s suicide in a residential care home, a Queensland opposition MP has told budget estimates. On Thursday, the ABC revealed that a 15-year-old Aboriginal boy, who was under a child protection...Read More

[ad_1] THE Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a memorandum reiterating its call for increased vigilance and stricter measures against school violence. The directive follows a tragic incident where an 18-year-old male, a high school dropout, shot a 15-year-old female student at a school in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, before shooting himself. The assailant was...Read More

[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced this week that he’s pushing for a new law to prevent sex predators from “obtaining kids.” In a social media post on Thursday, Uthmeier declared that he would be proposing the “Protecting Kids from Predators Pursuing Parenthood Act” to accomplish just that. “Children should not...Read More

[ad_1] Over the past two weeks, the UK has reportedly blocked internet users’ access to everything from SpongeBob SquarePants gifs to Spotify playlists. Information about Joe Biden’s police funding plan has been restricted, along with a post about an up-and-coming political party. Gamers say they have been unable to tweak colours in games such as...Read More

[ad_1] The Department of Education (DepEd) called on its field offices to increase vigilance and implement stricter preventive measures against school-based violence following a shooting incident in Nueva Ecija. “In view of recent incidents involving school-based violence, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterates its commitment to maintaining safe and protective learning environments for all learners,...Read More

[ad_1] A man caught in the act by Metropolitan Police officers as he attempted to view horrific and indecent footage of children has been jailed for 12 years in prison – with a lifetime sexual harm prevention order. Lester Sharpe, 46, (25.11.1977), of no fixed address, was handed the sentence at Southwark Crown Court on...Read More

[ad_1] Biometric identification firm Identiy.io has partnered with the child safety and senior safety app My Family ID to provide instant digital fingerprinting for children. A release from Identy says its tech will enable families to ensure they can identify their kids by capturing a high-resolution, touchless image of their children’s fingerprints on any standard...Read More

[ad_1] TULSA, Okla. — Jason Weis, the founding member of the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Child Predator Unit, said child pornography is not a victimless crime. “I feel like there’s a calling on my life and so I get a little bit of a grace in that. And I understand like I said, it’s business,...Read More

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education reiterated its call for increased vigilance and stricter preventive measures against school violence and learner safety. The reiteration comes after a high school dropout shot a female student at a school in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija, before shooting himself. The assailant, an 18-year-old male, was pronounced dead,...Read More

[ad_1] FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) announced the arrest of 16 individuals from across the U.S. and Canada who were engaged in predatory acts online targeting minors. The arrests were part of a months-long operation called ‘Caught in the Web’ by the Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU). The unit identified...Read More

[ad_1] A new class hosted by the Elko Police Department will cover the dangers children face from predators – both online and in-person. According to a post from the Elko Police Department; a presentation called “Protecting Your Children from Predators – A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Your Kids Safe” will be held on Thursday, August...Read More

[ad_1] Image courtesy Canva With the new school year approaching, the American Red Cross of Greater Kansas is offering important safety tips to help keep students protected as they return to the classroom. Jane Blocher, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Greater Kansas, emphasized the importance of preparing students at every grade level. “Whether...Read More

[ad_1] Four undocumented men were arrested in Newark as part of a federal crackdown targeting individuals with histories of child exploitation. The Department of Homeland Security said the arrests were made last week by ICE agents. Officials said the operation is focused on what they call “illegal aliens with histories of child exploitation.” Four others...Read More

[ad_1] Basketball Australia has launched new child safety resources, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the well-being of children and young people across the national basketball community. Developed in partnership with eTrainu, the initiative aligns with national child safeguarding principles and best-practice approaches. The resources aim to educate and empower players, coaches, officials, parents, and administrators...Read More

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Students will be back in the classroom at the Clark County School District on Monday. The district’s superintendent, Jhone Ebert, was made available for one-on-one interviews. Below is that conversation where Ebert discussed a range of things, including boosting student performance, extending the school day, pushing back school start times,...Read More

[ad_1] The death of a 10-year-old girl last month has prompted an internal investigation within the state Department of Child Safety. The agency received notifications that the child was in danger over the past year. Rebekah Baptiste was taken to a hospital on July 27 for extensive injuries and died three days later at Phoenix...Read More

[ad_1] South Pasadena Police Department News Update We 🖤 Our Readership – Big News Coming Soon, Stay Tuend! Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department Back to School Safety Schools will start soon and children will be excited to see classmates and new teachers. However, parents won’t be excited to see traffic congestion around the...Read More

[ad_1] After the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Executive Director was charged with sending and receiving child pornography, we’re taking a look at how law enforcement investigates these crimes. Tulsa County Deputies arrested Joe Kralicek Thursday after a month-long investigation that started from a cyber tip. Detectives with the Tulsa Police Department’s SPIDER division tell News...Read More

[ad_1] Brock investigates crimes against children. He said sextortion is the fast-growing threat against Kentucky’s kids, citing at least two new cases reported every week, and warns every child is at risk. “I think some parents may assume, well, my child’s popular, they have friends, they have a girlfriend or a boyfriend. They wouldn’t fall...Read More

[ad_1] LAKELAND, Fla. – Polk County has been ranked as one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians, which is why police are reminding drivers to slow down and pay attention as school begins on Monday. What they’re saying: Cristaly Reyes lives across from Dixieland Elementary School in Lakeland. She says cars don’t...Read More

[ad_1] Arizona lawmakers probe child safety after three tragic deaths PHOENIX, Ariz. (KVOA) – State lawmakers are launching an investigation into Arizona’s child protection systems following the deaths of three children this year. A Phoenix senator announced plans for the first stakeholder meeting of an oversight committee on the Department of Child...Read More

[ad_1] TCSO Warns Of Online Teen Predator Scam – myMotherLode.com   [ad_2] Source link ——————————————————– Click Here For The Original Source.Read More

[ad_1] FREDERICK, Md. (7News) — Two men from Frederick have been arrested for sex crimes involving minors, according to detectives from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Travis Peters, 27, was arrested on Wednesday after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). SEE ALSO | Woman wanted for allegedly killing pedestrian...Read More

[ad_1] Details Last Updated: Wednesday, 06 August 2025 05:16 Published: Wednesday, 06 August 2025 06:58 Online Predator Warning for Tuolumne County Teens & Parents  August 6, 2025 – Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office officials issued the following warning: We’re warning families about an online sextortion scam targeting local teens. A fake account using the name “Kate”...Read More

[ad_1] BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – From higher teacher salaries to conducting random weapons searches, the Berkeley County School District wants families and staff to know the latest changes ahead of the first day of school. “We are in the best shape we’ve been since COVID-19 for our vacancies,” the district’s chief of human resources,...Read More

[ad_1] Lester Sharpe, 46, of no fixed address, was handed the sentence at Southwark Crown Court today (August 7). He pleaded guilty in June to the charge of arranging the commission of child sex offences and was remanded in custody. Over April and May 2025, Sharpe believed he was speaking to a person who would facilitate...Read More

[ad_1] From deteriorating youth mental health to the misogynistic radicalisation of boys, the internet is rife with harmful content. Something must be done. It isn’t the UK’s Online Safety Act. Ostensibly, the act – passed in October 2023 and now being implemented by the communications regulator Ofcom in phases – is designed to protect children...Read More

[ad_1] RICHMOND, Va. — Fox Elementary will reopen this school year for the first time since a devastating fire tore through the school in February 2022. In the days, weeks, and months following that disaster, the CBS 6 Investigative Team uncovered a myriad of safety failures leading up to the fire. The investigation revealed the...Read More

[ad_1] Lester Sharpe, 46, of no fixed address, was handed the sentence at Southwark Crown Court today (August 7). He pleaded guilty in June to the charge of arranging the commission of child sex offences and was remanded in custody. Over April and May 2025, Sharpe believed he was speaking to a person who would facilitate...Read More

[ad_1] At some point or another, something will happen to you as a parent that will turn you — no doubt a once normal, fun-loving person — into an obsessive lunatic. In my case, it happened when my son was just six months old and I learned that the supposedly “organic” baby food pouches that...Read More

[ad_1] An Indian-origin associate professor at the University of California San Diego has come under scrutiny after a viral video showed him being confronted in an alleged online child predator sting. In the footage, Nisarg Shah is accused of attempting to meet someone he believed to be a 14-year-old boy for alleged sexual activity. San...Read More

[ad_1] IN BEAUFORT, BRYAN, EFFINGHAM, GLYNN, LIBERTY, MCINTOSH, AND WAYNE COUNTIES. AS WE JUST MENTIONED — BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE BACK IN SESSION TODAY – AND WITH THAT COMES SCHOOL SPEED ZONES. WJCL 22 NEWS’ SABRINA LEE IS LIVE IN BLUFFTON WITH WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. IF YOU LIVE HERE IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, OR...Read More

[ad_1] Educators at Empower College Prep in Phoenix say they were told DCS would investigate abuse allegations. They question if anything was done at all. PHOENIX — The recent death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste has left educators at a Phoenix school heartbroken—and demanding answers from Arizona’s Department of Child Safety. Rebekah, a former student at...Read More

[ad_1] As students across the Turlock area return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by car, small precautions can make a big difference. Walking and Biking Safety Use...Read More

[ad_1] LOCAL NEWS A Houston family is desperate for answers after 14-year-old Debra, who goes by Dawn, vanished from her home last week. Her guardians say they tried everything to keep her safe online—setting screen time limits, having safety conversations, and using parental controls. But none of it stopped her from connecting with someone they...Read More

[ad_1] NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A “suspected child predator” struck a North Kingstown police officer with his car while fleeing an undercover sting operation, and “several officers” opened fire but did not hit anyone, police said. The target of the Friday night sting operation, 30-year-old Alec Perry of Pawtucket, was apprehended after crashing his car...Read More

[ad_1] (FOX40.COM) — The California Highway Patrol arrested a man from Sacramento after conducting an undercover online predator operation.• Video above: Efforts by law enforcement to stop AI-generated child sex abuse images According to CHP, officers arrested Michael Dominic Thomas Lumsden, 39, of Sacramento. The sting targeted individuals who engage in sexually exploitative behavior towards...Read More

[ad_1] The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an online “sextortion” scam targeting local youth. A news release from the agency Tuesday afternoon stated that the scam involves a fake account posing as a teen girl named “Kate” that has been contacting young males in the area via social media platforms. The perpetrator behind...Read More

[ad_1] Williamsport, Pa. — A Jersey Shore man who attempted to meet children online was sentenced Tuesday at the Lycoming County Courthouse. Bobby Gene George, 24, will spend up to 21 months at a state correctional institution and another three years on probation after his release. George will be registered on the Sex Offender Registration...Read More

[ad_1] WARNING: This story contains distressing content. A 15-year-old Aboriginal boy, subject to a child protection order, died by suicide in a Queensland residential care home last weekend.  If you or anyone you know needs help: Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Lifeline on 13 11 14 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis...Read More

[ad_1] Students in Naperville and across the country are getting ready to go back to school, making this the perfect time to remind students, parents and the community about the Naperville Police Department’s August Safer Naper topic: Back-to-School Safety. General Back to School Tips No matter what a student’s age, be sure to discuss important...Read More

[ad_1] The operation targeted individuals who were allegedly traveling with the intent to engage in sexual activity with children. STARK COUNTY, Ohio — Seven men were arrested during a two-day undercover operation in Stark County aimed at catching child predators, according to Jackson Township police, including two men who authorities say were in the country...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox, an online gaming platform with more than 111 million daily players, has recently been spotlighted in a disturbing case involving the grooming and abduction of a 13-year-old girl from West Des Moines. Doug Jacobson, head of Iowa State University’s Center for Cyber Security Innovation and Outreach, describes platforms like Roblox as vulnerable to...Read More

[ad_1] The Central Texas school district introduced its Raptor Badge Alert panic system for enhanced safety. AUSTIN, Texas —  Liberty Hill ISD has partnered with a school safety software company to roll out a new panic alert system this year.  The Raptor Badge Alert provides staff with wearable badges that can send an emergency signal...Read More

[ad_1] Indian professor in California held in suspected child predator activity (image: X: @CollinRugg) An Indian-origin associate professor at the University of California, San Diego, has come under fire after a viral video posted by ‘People and Predators’ showed him being confronted in an alleged online child predator sting, as per reports. San Diego police...Read More

[ad_1] Breanna Schermerhorn, the mother of 14-year-old Mason Alexander Schermerhorn—one of the four killed—spoke publicly for the first time since the tragedy. WINDER, Ga. — As students returned to Apalachee High School for a new school year, a district survey asking families what should be done with the hallway where four people were killed in...Read More

[ad_1] Australia is set to ‘quietly’ introduce ‘unprecedented’ age verification checks for YouTube and Google as part of a wider push to gate-keep access to social media. Quietly. Without the consent of the Australian people. Labor is pushing ahead despite alarming fallout from the UK where their Online Safety Act, claimed to be created in...Read More

[ad_1] An Indian-origin associate professor at the University of California San Diego has come under scrutiny after a viral video showed him being confronted in an alleged online child predator sting. In the footage, Nisarg Shah is accused of attempting to meet someone he believed to be a 14-year-old boy for alleged sexual activity. San...Read More

[ad_1] Romulus Mihai, 33, entered the US under the visa waiver program in 2013 and tried to become a citizen, officials said. What he didn’t disclose: He had already been convicted in Belgium for the sexual exploitation of a child. Instead of serving his sentence, Mihai fled to the US, ICE said. “Not only did Mihai...Read More

[ad_1] DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) – In Decatur County, walking into school for the first day of classes looked a little different this year. Decatur County Schools announced they will use open-gate security systems as a preventative step to keep campuses weapon-free. The devices are walk-through weapons detection systems designed to increase school safety while...Read More

[ad_1] Doha, Qatar: As temperatures in Qatar continue to rise across the country, the Hamad Injury Prevention Program (HIPP) at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad Trauma Center, a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Trauma, is raising urgent public awareness about the life-threatening dangers of leaving children or vulnerable individuals inside parked vehicles even...Read More

[ad_1] FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Four men from Richmond, Houston and Angleton were arrested during a two-day undercover operation targeting adults who solicit sexual acts from minors online, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office today. The Internet Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking/GANG Unit conducted the operation July 30-31, focusing on suspects who use...Read More

[ad_1] DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) – In Decatur County, walking into school for the first day of classes looked a little different this year. Decatur County Schools announced they will use open-gate security systems as a preventative step to keep campuses weapon-free. The devices are walk-through weapons detection systems designed to increase school safety while...Read More

[ad_1] Nisarg Shah (Screengrab from video posted by @CollinRugg on X) A University of California San Diego associate professor is under investigation after being confronted on video in an alleged online child predator sting. The video, widely circulated on social media, shows Nisarg Shah being accused of attempting to meet someone he believed to be...Read More

[ad_1] DHS calls on patriotic Americans to join ICE to help remove criminal illegal aliens from American communities WASHINGTON — On August 5, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens including murderers, pedophiles, and sexual predators. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on patriotic Americans...Read More

[ad_1] Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures Takes Families on a Fun-Fueled Excursion to Iconic Disney Destinations Visiting PPL Center from December 11-14, 2025   (Allentown,… Click here to read more… VALOR Clinic Foundation is excited to announce its annual fundraising gala, “The Patriots Ball,” taking place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 6:30 PM...Read More