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, the summit brought together law enforcement, tribal leaders, and community advocates to address the urgent need for better protection and awareness surrounding Missing and Murdered […]
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 Force, or ICAC, said they’ve seen a major increase in the number of tips they’re tracking down — from an estimated 2,000 in 2019 to […]
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 […]