A4: Education is key. Teach kids that even fake images can be weaponized. Urge them never to pay or stay silent - report instead. Platforms, schools, and parents must spread awareness fast. Shame fuels sextortion; support stops it. #NCAPM25

A5: “Nudify” apps exploit minors by generating fake nudes, enabling bullying, blackmail, and lifelong trauma. These tools normalize digital abuse. We need stronger laws, App Store bans, and digital literacy to fight back. #NCAPM25

A6: Offenders now use AI to mimic real people and groom kids faster. Detection needs smarter AI tools, proactive platform monitoring, and swift reporting systems. But prevention starts at home with trust, talk, and tech boundaries. #NCAPM25

A7: Talk with teens, not at them. Use real stories, not scare tactics. Focus on consent, pressure, and permanence. Empower them with knowledge, empathy, and options (not shame). Informed teens make safer choices. #NCAPM25

A8: In 2025, we need clear laws banning AI- generated CSAM, stronger platform accountability, age appropriate design mandates, and global cooperation. Tech evolves fast - policies must protect faster. #NCAPM25

A9: Model it, celebrate it, teach it. When kids see kindness valued at home, school, and online, they carry it forward. Empower them to speak up, support, peers, and know that being kind is being strong. #NCAPM25

A10: We stay ahead by evolving faster than offenders - through smarter tech, stronger laws, and relentless education. But above all, we protect kids by staying engaged, informed, and never silent. #NCAPM25

Looking forward to this critical conversation today!

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A4. AI can be used as a tool for learning and creativity—but like any tool, it can be misused. Teach kids to question what they see, avoid resharing harmful content, and talk to a trusted adult if something concerns them. #BacktoSchoolSafe25

AI can be misused for bullying or deepfakes, so set clear rules and make it known that this behavior is never acceptable. Talk with kids about the risks, encourage them to come to you if it happens and assure them of support without judgment. #BacktoSchoolSafe25

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A7. Trust is built in small, everyday moments—asking about their day, showing interest, and listening without judgment. Reliable responses and balanced emotions in a caregiver can make it easier for kids to speak up when something’s wrong. #BacktoSchoolSafe25

A8c: Don’t let discomfort stop you. Talking about sexting and digital boundaries might feel awkward, but silence leaves kids unprepared. #BacktoSchoolSafe25 Greg Schiller

Last week, Joanne completed her 600th forensic interview — a testament to her compassion and commitment to giving children a safe space to share their experiences. While 600 isn’t a number we celebrate, it reflects her powerful impact in honoring kids’ voices. 💙 #ChildAdvocacy

A huge thank you to Terrie for shopping our Amazon Wishlist and donating items for our Therapy Department! Your kindness helps us create a warm, supportive environment for every child who walks through our doors. We appreciate you! 🧡👏

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Children’s House CAC 🦃 Grateful for the courage of our children, the strength of caregivers, our MDT, donors, volunteers & staff. Your support brings healing to kids in Bradford & Sullivan Counties. 💙 #Thankful #Grateful #CAC #Ch

We’re grateful to receive a grant from the Tioga Downs Casino Resort Regional Community Foundation—part of $2M awarded to 100+ local nonprofits! These funds help us reduce trauma and provide healing for child victims in BradCo. Thank you for supporting our kids & families! 💙 #GivingTuesday