Online Predators & Child Exploitation: What Parents Need to Know

One in four children are approached sexually onlineThat shocking statistic is driving a growing movement to protect kids from online predators, sextortion schemes, social media manipulation, cyber exploitation, AI dangers, and the mental health crisis fueled by technology.In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore Internet safety with Lynn Shaw, founder and president of Lynn's Warriors, a nonprofit organization fighting human trafficking, online predation, child exploitation, and the growing dangers children face in today’s digital world. Lynn reveals how predators use TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, gaming platforms, and direct messaging to manipulate children, often within hours. She explains the alarming rise in sextortion, cyber exploitation, pornography exposure, online grooming, and AI-related threats targeting kids and teens.This conversation explores:Online predators and child exploitation Sextortion scams targeting teens Human trafficking connected to social media Social media dangers AI risks and digital manipulation Teen mental health and social media addiction Why parental controls often fail The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) Internet safety tips for parents Warning signs your child may be in danger How to start healthier digital habits at home Lynn also shares practical tools parents can use immediately to protect their children, including:✔ No devices in bedrooms✔ Family digital safety conversations✔ Reducing screen addiction✔ Recognizing online grooming behavior✔ Reporting sextortion and exploitation safelyThis is a critical conversation every parent, grandparent, teacher, and caregiver needs to hear.Lynn’s Warriorswww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#OnlinePredators #ChildExploitation #InternetSafety #Sextortion #SocialMediaDangers #HumanTrafficking #OnlineSafety #ProtectKidsOnline #TeenMentalHealth #DigitalSafety #LynnsWarriors #LynnShaw #WomenRoadWarriors #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro