Tag Archives: Internet Safety 101

Donald Trump Pledges to Protect Children From Sexual Exploitation Online

DONALD TRUMP PLEDGES TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ONLINE Vows Aggressive Enforcement of Existing Federal Laws For Immediate Release August 1, 2016   Washington, D.C.–Donna Rice Hughes, CEO/President of  Enough Is Enough®  (EIE), whose mission  is making the Internet safer for children and families, is very encouraged with the response to  The Children’s Internet …

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Labor of Love…Safety Never Sleeps

Dear Friends, Traditionally, Labor Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of American workers. We have a lot to be proud of and a lot to celebrate! Nowadays, hard-working Americans enjoy Labor Day as a day to take a break from their hard work and celebrate the unofficial end of summertime. Even though many …

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WEINER’S COMPULSIVE SEXTING IS TEACHABLE MOMENT FOR PARENTS AND TEENS

For Immediate Release September 1, 2016 WEINER’S COMPULSIVE SEXTING IS TEACHABLE MOMENT FOR PARENTS AND TEENS  Studies Show Menacing Threats from Youth Sexting Washington, D.C.—Donna Rice Hughes, President of Enough Is Enough™ (EIE), the pioneering internet safety organization, advises parents to learn from the Anthony Weiner sexting scandal and become vigilant about the predatory and emotional dangers …

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Cyberbullying Challenges and Solutions

Nearly two weeks ago, Jamey Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old from Buffalo, New York, committed suicide. Jamey experienced severe bullying both at school and online. We mourn the loss of Jamey and other children who’ve experienced constant bullying and resorted to taking their own lives. While the media spotlight may shine a brief light on these tragedies, it’s important for …

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Summer Cyber Safety Made Simple

Because kids are not in school during the summer, they have more time to use the computer.  Consequently, you need to make sure your kids’ summertime cyber experiences are positive. To help you, we’ve created a simple acronym as a guidepost for steps you can take and tactics you can implement to protect your children …

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New York Public Library: Out of Touch with the Public and the Law

A fistfight between an impatient person and a porn-viewing patron at the Brooklyn Public Library has reignited an old debate regarding whether adults should have free and easy access to hardcore pornography, or illegal adult pornography, known under the law as obscenity, at their local public library.  A spokesperson for the library has explained that …

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What is Morally Wrong Cannot be Politically Correct

Abe Lincoln said it best, “What is morally wrong cannot be politically correct.”  Yet the exponential pornification of our culture is contributing both directly and indirectly to the epidemic of child sexual abuse, and unfortunately, certain segments of our government are turning a blind eye. The U.S. spends trillions in military engagements overseas to prevent, …

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New Film by David Schwimmer Highlights that No Child Is Immune to Online Dangers

If you’re like me, you know David Schwimmer best for his role as the lovable paleontologist Ross in the hit NBC sitcom “Friends”.  Suffice it to say, I was a bit surprised when we were approached about a new film, Directed by Schwimmer called “Trust”.  The film is no comedy.  Instead,  “Trust” documents the raw …

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MTV: An unlikely, but welcomed voice in the battle to protect youth online

Since it’s premier on the entertainment stage in 1981, MTV has become one of the most recognized networks by young adults in America. Unfortunately, today MTV is no longer known for Music Television, but rather as a home to reality shows geared towards teenagers and young adults. Shows including Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, Skins, The …

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Unlikely Suspects: Predators in Disguise

One year ago, Daniel A. Woolverton, 35, was known as a father, a husband, a U.S. Army Lawyer, and a West Point Graduate.  Today, he is known among his neighbors, peers and kin as a pedophile, receiving a 37-year sentence for forcible sodomy with an infant.  When the FBI executed a search warrant, they uncovered …

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