Sextortion: Gavin Guffey's Tragic Story and His Dad's Fight for Change

On today's episode of "Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes"-- Donna and South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey discuss the tragic loss of his son, Gavin, who took his own life after becoming a victim of sextortion in July 2022. The discussion explores Guffey's advocacy journey, legislative efforts, and the establishment of 'Gavin's Law' which makes sextortion – the act of blackmailing someone after luring them to send sexually explicit photos of themselves via text or social media – a felony offense which becomes aggravated if the victim is a minor. The discussion also highlights Big Tech's inability to protect children online and stresses the importance of proactive parental engagement.

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'Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes' is available Thursdays at 2 pm ET on Voice America Radio Network. You can catch the podcast by viewing the video version or listening online!

'Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes' is dedicated to equipping parents and guardians with up-to-date information, practical tips, and expert insights on a range of pressing topics. Hosted by Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO of Enough Is Enough® (EIE) and a renowned internet safety expert, each episode will feature discussions on online predators, sex trafficking, pornography, social media, online gaming, Big Tech accountability, and current legislation designed to protect children in the digital age.

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Enough Is Enough® is a national non-partisan, non-profit organization who has led the fight to make the Internet safer for children and families since 1994. EIE's efforts are focused on combating internet p*rnography, child sexual abuse material, sexual predation, sex trafficking and cyberbullying by incorporating a four-pronged prevention strategy with shared responsibilities between the public, corporate America, government and faith community.

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