Robert Kennedy Jr. is facing fresh questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after a photograph emerged of the Health Secretary partying with the now-deceased child sex trafficker in Manhattan. As President Donald Trump tries desperately to quell the firestorm surrounding the Epstein files, Kennedy has also come under scrutiny over trips he took on...Read More

Since even before the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, Texas lawmakers have mandated more campus security — everything from window film and panic buttons to armed guards in every school. Now, some districts are even looking to new technology like drones, an emerging but widely used tool in the growing school security toolbox. Earlier this month,...Read More

“The paramount aim of this inquiry, as I see it, is to improve the lives of, and outcomes for, these children,” he said. “If there is one matter about which we can all agree, it is the universal moral duty to care for, nurture and protect children and young people.” The commission of inquiry gets...Read More

Instagram is changing how its algorithm works to better protect children on its platform, following serious accusations that its recommendations were helping steer predators toward minors. In a new blog post, Meta announced a series of expanded child safety measures aimed at accounts that post images of children but are managed by adults — like...Read More

Rep. Harris leads House in approving bipartisan plan to bolster school safety, boost student mental health The plan, introduced by Harris and colleagues from both sides of the aisle, resulted from a bipartisan task force established by the House of Representatives after the 2021 shooting at Oxford High School. The bills incorporate expertise from educators,...Read More

Roblox promotional image depicting vibrant, playful avatars—masking the troubling realities of child safety and predator exploitation alleged in a new lawsuit. Behind the Screen Roblox and Discord face allegations of enabling child sexual exploitation through systemic safety failures. Predators easily manipulate both platforms to identify, groom, and exploit minors, often moving interactions offline. This case...Read More

Meta is expanding its safety features to better protect children on Instagram. The company announced Wednesday it will apply its strictest settings to accounts that feature children, even if they are run by adults. This change follows the removal of over 635,000 accounts for predatory behavior. The move comes after years of pressure from parents,...Read More

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Avenues will host a Back-to-School Safety Fair on Friday, August 1, at 10300 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, offering interactive experiences to prepare students for a safe return to school. It will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The event will feature...Read More

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The era of social media has brought with it a new set of worries for parents of kids and teens. As the online world eases predators’ access to kids, nationally and in central Virginia, investigators race to keep up with their tactics. Leading the charge for its Internet Crimes Against Children...Read More

Ofcom needs to “show its teeth” and fine big tech companies that breach new child safety rules coming into force this week, the head of the NSPCC has said. Chris Sherwood, the chief executive of Britain’s leading children’s charity, fired a shot across the bows of Ofcom, which was accused by MPs this month of...Read More