Is Your Child Heading Back to School? Here Are 15 Apps All Parents Should Know About Friends, We want to be sure you are equipped with the information and tools you need to keep children and family safe in the digital world. (To view a larger image of below graphic, please click here). We reached out to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to thank them for creating the above graphic. Here's what Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight had to say about this helpful resource: “What originally began as a list of nine apps parents should know about quickly grew to 15 and there are more out there. During Operation Intercept VI, 25 men utilized these specific mobile applications to contact and have sex with who they believed were 14-year-old children. We will continue to conduct these operations and add to this list so long as the internet and social media is used to lure and prey on our children.” Of course, there are more apps that are not listed here that predators are using to try to connect with and groom children. Parents, it's important to know what apps and sites your teens are visiting and what information they are posting. Here are a few tips: Teach your child to:  Be as anonymous as possible (do not post or share additional information) Use privacy settings Avoid in-person meetings Be honest about their age when signing up for apps Remember social networking sites are public spaces Avoid posting anything that could embarrass them later or expose them to danger (think before they post) Remember that people aren’t always who they say they are Avoid inappropriate content and behavior, and, if encountered, report it to the social networking site If your child or someone he/she knows is in danger, contact law enforcement immediately. You can also view our Social Media 101 section to receive more helpful information and safety resources! If you found this information helpful, please forward this e-mail to other parents and friends. If they haven't already signed up, here's a link for them sign up to get the newsletter directly! Wishing your family a safe and happy school year! ‌ President & CEO Enough Is Enough Enough.org InternetSafety101.org We Can't Keep Children & Families Safe Online Without You! Enough Is Enough® is a national bi-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 p*rnography, sexual predation, sex trafficking, and cyberbullying by incorporating a three-pronged prevention strategy with shared responsibilities between the public, Corporate America, and the legal community. STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Enough Is Enough | PO Box 1532, Great Falls, VA 22066 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]