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 or abuse. Published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, the research analyzed over 120 studies from 57 countries, revealing that 8.1% of children globally […]
Tazewell County Launches EZ ID Program
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Department, with support from Tazewell Moose Lodge No. 198 and the Safe Surfin’ Foundation, has launched a program to provide free digital identification cards for children. Known as EZ IDs, these compact tools are designed to give families peace of mind and to give law enforcement a powerful head start if […]
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 to dangers such as inappropriate communication, grooming, and explicit content. Predators exploit the platform’s anonymity to target vulnerable users, underscoring the importance of supervision and […]
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 the Safe Surfin’ Foundation. This cutting-edge system, distributed by Safe Surfin’, allows the Sheriff’s Office to take a child’s fingerprints, multiple photographs, and a voice […]
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 major victory for missing children and their families.Through a 10-week operation, the team assisted law enforcement using advanced tools and multi-agency teamwork to recover over […]
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 and community spirit, was held entirely at Guild Hall, utilizing the museum, theater, and gardens for a memorable evening of art, dining, and entertainment. The […]
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 more in-depth information and resources, we hope you love it as much as we do! While it may not be perfect, we’re continuously working on […]
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 of advocating for the safety and betterment of global communities through service. Dave will focus on working with their Legislative Action Center to accomplish shared […]
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 safety education as an interactive, gamified learning experience, personalized for each student. This approach leverages the power of storytelling and simulation to engage students in […]