Online Sexual Exploitation Is A Growing Threat To Children. What Schools Can Do

Online child sexual exploitation is a serious and growing problem, fueled in part by the rise of social media. Experts say educators are well-positioned to help combat the problem. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, one in five children receives unwanted sexual solicitations online each year. To help schools combat this troubling trend in the new school year, the federal agency has released free resources for educators to learn how to recognize potential victims and talk to students about online safety.