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Major Victory for Child Protection: TAKE IT DOWN Act Signed into Law
On May 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law—a major milestone in the fight against child sexual exploitation online. This law requires the

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

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

West Virginia students learn online safety through new S.W.A.T. program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –During the 2025-26 school year, students in grades three through 12 learned about online and social media safety as a result of legislation passed by the West Virginia Legislature.

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

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

Protecting Our Children in a Digital World: A New Partnership in Raleigh County
At the Safe Surfin’ Foundation, our mission has always been clear and close to our hearts: to implement and continually support internet safety education globally for all children by providing training, technical

Safe Surfin’ Showcases AI Safety Curriculum at MMIP Summit
Leaders from the Safe Surfin’ Foundation and Skyll recently presented their groundbreaking AI-driven online safety curriculum at the 3rd Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Summit. Held in California,

Virginia Investigators See Surge in Tips Reporting Online Chid Exploitation ‘Exponential growth’ causes concern
View video below. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Recent arrests in the area have highlighted the persistent problem of child exploitation online. Investigators with the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task

Study Reveals: 1 in 12 Children Face Online Sexual Exploitation
A new study from Georgia State University’s School of Public Health and the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute estimates that 1 in 12 children worldwide have experienced online sexual exploitation

The Dangers of Roblox
Dave Coffey, Regional Manager West at Safe Surfin’ Foundation, highlights the hidden risks children face on the popular online game Roblox. While promoting creativity, the game also exposes young players

Tazewell Moose & Safe Surfin’ Team Up for Child Safety
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office recently received a state-of-the-art EZ Child ID compact mobile system, thanks to a generous donation from the Tazewell Moose Lodge 198 and the support of

Spotlight on Child Recovery: NCPTF’s Recent Success
This month, we’re excited to share a remarkable story of how a collaborative effort spearheaded by the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) and a partner agency resulted in a

Safe Surfin’ Foundation Sponsors Guild Hall Summer Gala in The Hamptons
“The Safe Surfin’ Foundation proudly sponsored the annual Guild Hall Summer Gala, a longstanding tradition in the Hamptons, held on August 2, 2024. The event, known for its cultural significance

Safe Surfin’ Foundation Unveils ‘Deputy’ AI: First 911 for Online Child Crimes at 2024 SRLEEA Conference
From left: Safe Surfin’ Foundation Board Members Graeme Page, Sheriff Mike Brown, and Dr. Janet Brown

New Website Is Now Live
Our team is delighted to announce that our new website has been launched, thanks to the fantastic web design team behind the effort at KillerSpots Agency. With better navigation and

New General Federation of Women’s Clubs Collaboration Announcement
We are pleased to announce that David Coffey (Regional Manager West) has accepted an Honorary Chairman position with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. GFWC has an impressive 130-year history

Groundbreaking Partnership
Safe Surfin’ Foundation has partnered with Skyll, an innovator in educational technology, to implement this advanced curriculum across the state. Skyll’s AI-powered, game-based learning platform will deliver the social media

West Virginia Passes Internet Safety Bill
Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 466 on Saturday, March 2nd, using Safe Surfin’ Foundation’s Cyber S.W.A.T. format. This bill makes internet safety education mandatory for grades 3-12, effective the

SSF Hosts Members From The Virginia Department Of Education
Retired Sheriff Mike Brown, Dr. Janet Brown, President Eddie Worth, and Board members Debbie Repass and Eric Winkler with Safe Surfin’ Foundation recently hosted members of the Virginia Department of

SSF Board Members Meet With WVSP To Discuss Senate Bill
Retired Sheriff Mike Brown and Dr. Janet Brown met with West Virginia state police superintendent Colonel J.C. Chambers and his staff to discuss Senate Bill 466 – Safety While Accessing

SSF Partners With FCCLA
Safe Surfin’ Foundation is pleased to announce they have entered into a partnership with Virginia FCCLA, a state affiliate of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. FCCLA is a

Retired Sheriff Mike Brown Elected As Chairman Of SSF Board
We are pleased to announce Retired Sheriff Mike Brown has been elected as Chairman of the Board for Safe Surfin’.

National Missing Children’s Day
Today is #NationalMissingChildrensDay.Every year on May 25th, the nation observes Missing Children’s Day. Since 1984, NCMEC has led the fight to protect children, creating vital resources for them and the