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If you notice your, or any, child suddenly becoming secretive, anxious, or protective of their phone, assume someone online is trying to manipulate, shame, or exploit them and step in immediately. #millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent

341 arrests and the rescue or identification of 40 children in SoCal. Law enforcement officials highlighted an alarming rise in online grooming, generative AI exploitation, and targeted manipulation by nihilistic violent extremist groups. foxla.com/news/operati... #millionkids #beaware #neveragain

Today, anyone in the world can reach your child. Cybercriminals know how to manipulate, deceive, and trap teens. Talk to your kids about what online exploitation looks like and what to do if it happens to them. Knowledge is power. #millionkids #beaware #neveragain #educatetoprotect

A successful operation. Portland police say they have helped six girls who are victims of human trafficking, ages 13 to 17, connect with resources to escape from their traffickers. #millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #news

People who are sex trafficked are often branded with names and symbols. Free removal programs are helping them move on. #millionkids #beaware #educatetoprotect

"Operation Coast to Coast," one of the largest anti-human trafficking efforts in United States history, mobilized more than 250 agencies across 30 states last week in the fight against human trafficking. #millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #endtrafficking #stopsextrafficking

Online exploitation is real. We are hearing it from students as we speak at schools. Please talk to your children about what it is, red flags to watch for and what to do if it happens to them. Many kids aren't aware and don't know there is help. #millionkids #beaware #educatetoprotect #parents

Real people, real lives brutally impacted. Prosecutors allege Christy Parker was one of the ringleaders of the sex trafficking operation that spanned three states and she was among six people arrested. #StopSexTrafficking #humantraffickingprevention #HumanTraffickingIsNotAMyth #KnowledgeIsPower

We often share that "stranger danger" of the past, with the white van "help me find my puppy" scenarios is rare (of kids that go missing it is estimated to be, or less, than 1%). Contact the Culver City Police Department at (310) 253-6202 if you have addt'l info. #millionkids #beaware #parents

Kids should know that creating or sharing deepfake nudes of classmates isn’t "just a joke". It can get them in serious trouble and it can cause life‑altering damage to the victims. Parents - talk to your kids! #millionkids #beaware #parents #deepfakes #stopexploitation

Know the signs of human trafficking. If your team needs training, please contact us at Million Kids.org. In person and online. News source: www.yahoo.com/news/article... #millionkids #stopsextrafficking #knowthesigns #educatetoprotect

There are children and teens who go missing everyday. Many seem to just disappear. It is great news when they are found. Read the full story at: cbs12.com/news/florida... #millionkids #protectandprevent #beaware

About 65,000 unique child abuse images and videos were identified including more than 300 hours of child abuse videos. Group members were under the mistaken belief the app’s encryption would shield them from detection. www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/... #millionkids #beaware #standupforchildren

Unfortunately every day there are news articles about trafficking arrests or jail sentences handed out. With awareness comes a desire to fight to protect our children. Link to article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent

Thorn’s 2025 data shows that 1 in 5 teens has personally experienced sextortion, and 1 in 5 knows someone who has. Many are threatened with explicit images, whether real or fake, and used to pressure or scare them. www.aol.com/articles/pa-... #millionkids #beaware #endsextortion #neveragain