Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin and Ector County ISD, has announced the Sextortion Parent Training Program.
The first session was held one week ago at the Boys and Girls Club on East Murphy Street. Two more sessions will be available Tuesday, June 20, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Boys and Girls Club at 800 E. 13th Street, and Tuesday, June 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club at 1476 N. Knox Ave.
This initiative aims to empower parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect their children from the dangers of online sextortion.
In today’s digital world, children are increasingly vulnerable to online threats, and sextortion has emerged as a particularly disturbing crime. Sextortion involves coercing individuals, often minors, into providing explicit content or engaging in sexual activities under the threat of blackmail or public exposure. a news release said. Recognizing the urgency to address this issue, HSI, in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin and ECISD, is committed to equipping parents with the necessary skills to safeguard their children’s online well-being.
