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Tune in NOW to DHS Special Agent Dennis Fetting and @johnrich for a LIVE conversation on how to protect kids from online risks.

On #CEADay, we’re reminding families and communities: preventing crimes of online child exploitation matters. Talk with kids and teens regularly about what struggles they might be facing online. Take the #Pledge2Protect and share it with them to show you’re a safe, trusted listener. 🫶 #Know2Protect

New logo. Same mission. Louder voice. Every day, Kristi House delivers treatment, prevention, advocacy, and justice for children impacted by sexual abuse, trafficking, and other childhood trauma. We are fierce in confronting abuse. kristihouse.org

Grateful to everyone who joined #Know2Protect at the 17th Annual Champions of Children Conference! Special thanks to Sgt. Daniel Codd with the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department and ICAC Task Force and Electronic Storage Detection K9 Boone with @OurRescue, for sharing real-world insights that help advance online child protection efforts. This year’s theme, “The Power of Team: Strength Through Collaboration,” was on full display from #ChildAdvocacy professionals, counselors and community leaders bringing prevention strategies back to the communities they serve.

Teens are online now more than ever, according to @pewresearch, and more are using AI chatbots as part of their routines. 🤖💬 With nearly 97 percent of U.S. teens online daily, gaps in understanding online risks can fuel unhealthy digital habits for those aged 13-18. Get our free resource on understanding online addiction in kids and teens at dhs.gov/know2protect/p….

Know2Protect signed Partner, @Google, has developed a new tool to help keep kids and teens safer online — check out #Google Families today! This resource includes information about privacy & protections, parental controls and tips to build smart digital habits. Learn more at: families.google/intl/en_us/

Two years. Thousands of conversations. Real momentum. 🌐 As the #Know2Protect campaign approaches two years in April, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come and what’s on the horizon to help us reach more parents, guardians, teens, kids and trusted adults to keep youth safe online. Explore our latest free resources at dhs.gov/know2protect/c….

The #Pledge2Protect kids and teens online starts now! Pledge2Protect is the official call-to-action of @Know2Protect. The mission is simple: Challenge people far and wide to commit to protecting kids online by taking, and then passing, the #Pledge2Protect. Join the movement today. #K2P# @HSIHonolulu

#ICYMI: Children are navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape, and trusted adults need the tools to keep pace. Join us for a free #ProjectiGuardian webinar on Protecting Children in the Digital Age, hosted by CAS Strategies and the Foundation Layer Institute. ✔️ Warning signs ✔️ Community response ✔️ Safety strategies ✔️ Federal resources Register: bit.ly/4b41EKK

Right now, more than 89,000 unidentified child sexual abuse material series are sitting in evidence. Each one represents a real child who has not yet been found. Tens of thousands of unKNOWN children. In 2024 alone: • 20.5 million reports were filed to NCMEC • 29.2 million incidents were reported And in a recent six month look, 338,000+ U.S. IP addresses were identified trading abuse images The issue of child exploitation isn’t slowing down. It’s scaling... We arent winning right now. And here’s the hardest part: The Department of Homeland Security’s national child victim identification program has just 10 dedicated analysts working to identify these children. Ten. Through unKNOWN, we are working alongside patterns and law enforcement to stand up and support victim identification operations. Just over the last year, we have helped identify and rescue 2,750+ missing, exploited, and trafficked children… while also identifying and arresting close to 1,300 offenders. But it’s not enough. We need more analysts. More technology. More trained investigators. A bigger rescue team. That’s why we launched unKNOWN. You can partner with us to help: 🔎 Stand up victim identification operations 💻 Equip law enforcement with advanced forensic technology 🚨 Advocate for the Renewed Hope Act to build a bigger rescue team These children are not statistics. They are waiting. With you, we can go faster…we can go find them. Join the mission now → timtebowfoundation.org/unKNOWN

To every #SocialWorker supporting children and families through crisis, healing and growth — thank you. Your work makes safety and recovery possible. When online exploitation or abuse is involved, your trusted support helps survivors heal. Learn more about online risks signs and reporting resources for survivors of online CSEA at dhs.gov/know2protect/s…. #Know2Protect

Project iGuardian brings internet safety education to major youth- and family-focused events nationwide thanks to our strong partnerships across tech, sports and non-profit organizations. 🤝 Learn more about this impactful program and request a training at: dhs.gov/know2protect/t… #OnlineSafety #K2P

Parents and trusted adults: Start honest conversations about what healthy #DigitalBoundaries look like. Check out helpful resources here to get started: dhs.gov/.../digital-bo…

Educators & school staff: strengthen your response with @SchoolSafetyGov’s new brief on the mental health impacts of cyberbullying along with strategies and tools for K-12 school communities. 📝 Get practical strategies and tools for K-12 schools at schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/… #SchoolSafety #Know2Protect

Children are navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape, and trusted adults need the tools to keep pace. Join us for a free #ProjectiGuardian webinar on Protecting Children in the Digital Age, hosted by CAS Strategies and the Foundation Layer Institute. ✔️ Warning signs ✔️ Community response ✔️ Safety strategies ✔️ Federal resources Register: bit.ly/4b41EKK

Visit dhs.gov/know2protect to learn how to spot the signs and take action today. Shoutout to the @WHTaskForceFIFA! ⚽ #100DaysToFWC26 #WeAre26 #USHostsTheWorld (2/2)

Only 100 days remain until the U.S. hosts #FIFAWorldCup! 🇺🇸 With that excitement comes a shared responsibility to keep young people safe online. Through #Know2Protect, @DHSgov is taking proactive measures to help all American and international fans alike know where and how to report the global crime of online child sexual exploitation. (1/2)

This year’s theme, “The Power of Team: Strength Through Collaboration,” spotlights children’s advocacy centers. Join us for real-world insights and expert-led prevention strategies to fight online child sexual exploitation and abuse to take back to your community. #Know2Protect (2/2)

Conference attendees — don’t miss our #ProjectiGuardian session at the 17th Annual Champions of Children Conference on March 3 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT. We’re sharing tools for child advocacy professionals, family counselors and mentorship leaders to help youth stay safe online. (1/2)

It only takes 20 minutes to learn about the dangers facing kids online today. Take the @Know2Protect Online CSEA training and you can earn a certificate of completion for free. Know the risks and take action to protect kids from online exploitation. mandatedreportertraining.com/resources/blog…

School community members can use our Resources for Educators hub for tools to help promote safe digital habits among kids and teens at dhs.gov/know2protect/p… #PublicSchools #Know2Protect (2/2)

Wrapping up #NationalPublicSchoolsWeek wouldn’t be complete without our signed partner, @NASRO_info! 🚸 Hat tip to School Resource Officers from coast-to-coast who work diligently to help staff and students thrive academically and socially through crime prevention efforts. (1/2)