Become a Child Safety Champion.
Start your journey today.
Learn about the issues. Discover helpful resources. Share with your network.
Sign up for a six-week email course to learn how you can protect children in your community.
Every day, children navigate an increasingly complex digital world. From grooming and sextortion to AI-generated deepfake nudes, the threats are real — but so are the solutions. These aren't distant problems, they're happening in our communities, and even in our homes.
Our research shows:
- 58% of minors report having a harmful online experience
- 36% of minors report being offered something in exchange for sexual imagery
- 31% of teens report being familiar with deepfake nudes
- 20% of teens report a lived experience with sextortion
Here's what gives us hope: informed adults are the most powerful protection children have. Simple awareness, early conversations, and knowing how to respond can stop cycles of harm before they start.
Join thousands of parents, educators, and community members who are building the digital safety net every child deserves.
What you'll learn
Over 6 weeks, you'll receive evidence-based insights and useful tools to:
- Understand what kids really experience online
- Recognize warning signs of grooming and sextortion
- Navigate conversations about device access and digital boundaries
- Respond to emerging threats like deepfake nudes and commodified interactions
- Support children who may have been targeted
What's included each week:
🎥 Short videos (2-3 minutes) grounded in the latest research
📘 Downloadable guides with actionable steps
📣 Social media toolkit to help spread awareness in your community
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FAQ
Q: Is this email course really free?
Yes! This resource is 100% free to inform you about the threats children face online and how you can help protect kids in your community.
Q: Who created this email course?
Thorn, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting children from sexual exploitation in the digital age, developed this guide with child safety experts.
Q: Is this series appropriate for all adults?
Yes! Whether you're a parent, guardian, teacher, coach, or community member, this knowledge helps you better support the young people around you.
