Parent Education: Online Safety
From Headlines to Home: Protecting Kids Online in Our Own Backyard
 
Thursday, May 7
8:30am; School Library

Join Thorn and the San Jose Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) team for a clear, firsthand look at how online child exploitation is showing up in the Bay Area and how it’s being investigated and pursued. We’ll also cover the realities parents and kids are navigating now including grooming, sextortion, and AI-generated deepfake nudes—and translate Thorn’s latest research into practical guidance for calm, confident, and shame-free conversations that build trust and resilience. Parents and educators will leave with a clearer picture of the online risks kids are facing today, what warning signs to watch for, and a simple set of next steps to better protect and prepare students.