June 2025 – Safe Surfin Foundation | Protecting Our Youth Online Since 1998

Senator Jim Justice Commends Safe Surfin’ in West Virginia

U.S. Senator Jim Justice recently praised the Safe Surfin’ Foundation for its impactful work in West Virginia schools. In a letter dated June 18, 2025, he recognized Safe Surfin’ for protecting children from online dangers like cyberbullying and AI deep fakes, and for staying ahead of emerging digital threats.

He highlighted the successful Cyber S.W.A.T. program and voiced strong support for the new AI-powered app Deputy, being piloted in West Virginia public schools for the 2025–2026 school year. The app helps students recognize and report internet crimes, making online safety more accessible for youth.

Senator Justice called Safe Surfin’ an invaluable resource and expressed his continued support for our mission.

Supporting West Virginia Officers with Online Safety Training

On April 29, we announced an exciting partnership with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office in West Virginia. Sheriff Frank Priddy, Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton, and Regional Manager Jim Hale are collaborating to enhance Internet safety education. This initiative aims to combat online predators, curb the spread of harmful content, and promote positive digital engagement. As part of this effort, Safe Surfin’ sponsored a free Internet safety training session for law enforcement officers to help them better protect their communities.

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Protecting Our Children in a Digital World

Advocacy and Recognition: Honoring Sheriff Mike Brown & Dr. Janet Brown

Delegate Wendell Walker (R-52) recognized Sheriff Mike Brown (Ret.) and Dr. Janet Brown for their exceptional dedication to safeguarding children and families from online exploitation and cyber threats in April. Their tireless efforts over the past 25 years have had a profound impact, leading to the creation of innovative programs like Cyber S.W.A.T. and the successful passing of Internet safety education bills in West Virginia and Virginia.

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Commendation For Decades of Service Protecting Children

Partnership Spotlight: Collaborating with Skyll for Internet Safety Education

Our partnership with Skyll continues to strengthen our efforts to protect children online. Together, we are preparing to introduce Skyll’s innovative Deputy AI software into schools across West Virginia. This cutting-edge tool will educate students from 3rd through 12th grade about Internet safety, empowering them with the knowledge to navigate the digital world responsibly and securely.

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Team Spotlight

Kevin Donovan

Vice President

We’re excited to welcome Kevin Donovan as Vice President of the Safe Surfin’ Foundation. With over 30 years of global leadership across industries like sports, media, and digital safety, Kevin brings a powerful mix of experience and purpose to our mission.

His work includes partnerships with the NFL, Warner Bros., and the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics—yet his greatest impact comes from his deep commitment to people and community well-being.

We’re proud to have Kevin on board as we continue building safer digital spaces for families.

Spotlight Links—Read More About Kevin:

Official Announcement

View Kevin’s Bio

Tips & Advice

Talk to your children, regardless of their age. Remind them that people online may not always be who they claim to be.

Monitor online activity: Regularly check the photos and information your child shares online. For instance, a picture of your child in a school uniform can reveal their location to online predators without realizing it.

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Our mission continues to resonate: increasing awareness, fostering conversations at home, and educating families about digital safety. With your help, we’re reaching more households and encouraging safer habits in the digital world.

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Safe Surfin’ and Skyll Advocate for Online Safety on Capitol Hill

Eddie Worth and Graeme Page pause for a quick photo outside Senator John Kennedy’s office (SR-437) in Washington, D.C., as they prepare to step in for an important conversation. Proudly representing the mission and values of both the Safe Surfin’ Foundation and Skyll, this visit underscores our ongoing efforts to build strong partnerships in the fight for online safety.

Pictured above, representatives from the Safe Surfin’ Foundation and Skyll traveled to Washington, D.C., for a series of meetings with lawmakers. These conversations focused on strengthening legislative support for programs that protect children, families, and law enforcement in the digital age.

Statistics Around the Nation

In 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received over 83,000 submissions to their Take It Down platform, including more than 166,000 hash values. The recent passage of the Take It Down Act makes it a federal crime to post sexually explicit images online without consent, including AI-generated images, and requires online platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of complaint. With its focus on minors, the Take It Down app is specifically designed to help remove explicit images taken of children under 18 years old. For adults, the Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Images platform is available.

Month: June 2025