Blumenthal introduces bill that would protect children from online predators

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) has introduced a bill that would strengthen the fight against child abusers online.

The Renewed Hope Act would increase resources to identify, rescue, and protect victims of online child sexual exploitation. This could be done by increasing funding to hire and train more experts for the child abuse unit.

“Grooming, false promises, manipulation are all on display,” Blumenthal said. “We’re also seeing sextoration over the internet, where children are being manipulated into sending graphic images of themselves to others.”

Experts urge all parents to talk to their children and educate them about the dangers of online behavior.