Youth Mental Health and exploitation
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Suggestions for Parents and Caregivers
Engage and Empower Youth
- Listen to what children/youth are saying
- Ask Questions
- Advise youth/children to practice good internet safety
- Encourage youth/children to critically examine messages they receive
- Discuss the news in an age appropriate manner
Responses to Concerns
- Take It Seriously
- Create a Record - file reports with school and/or school district
- Discuss online safety and privacy practices
- Get help - VictimConnect Confidential Referrals for Online Victims, 855-484-2846 https://victimconnect.org/