Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Trust is an important part of helping young people stay safer online. When children know they can talk to a parent or caregiver without fear of judgment or getting in trouble, they may be more likely to reach out when something feels wrong.

In this short video, Jacob, a survivor of sextortion, speaks about the importance of building that trust and shares practical ways parents and caregivers can create open, supportive communication around online safety.

Learn more at acf.gov/otip/caregiverconnect