Online Sextortion: A Parent’s Guide
Online sextortion can be difficult for both young people and their families to navigate. Parents and caregivers may not always know what to look for, what to say, or what […] The post Online Sextortion: A Parent’s Guide appeared first on Family Online Safety Institute.
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This guide from FOSI and The Safe Link helps parents understand and respond to online sextortion—a form of exploitation where someone threatens to share intimate images unless money or favors are given. It explains what warning signs to look for, how to support a child who discloses sextortion, and what reporting and next steps are available.
Online sextortion can be difficult for both young people and their families to navigate. Parents and caregivers may not always know what to look for, what to say, or what to do if their child comes to them for help. Created in partnership with The Safe Link , this guide helps parents and caregivers recognize signs that something may be wrong, understand how to respond if their child shares what is happening, and know what steps to take next. It also includes resources for reporting sextortion, g...