Starke County Prosecutor Leslie Baker urges parents and guardians to be mindful of what their children may be exposed to online.
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NJ-SP to Host Youth Educator for Indiana’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
A Youth Educator for Indiana’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force will be in Starke County tomorrow presenting information to North Judson-San Pierre students in grades 3 through 12.
The ICAC Task Force works with state and local law enforcement agencies to develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation through investigations, training, prevention and community education.
Youth Educator Cathie Bledsoe will be discussing the dangers that the internet poses for children and teenagers. Continue reading
Today is Safer Internet Day in the USA
Nowadays, internet usage is so common and some may not realize the dangers that could be lurking behind the screen. Today is recognized as Safer Internet Day.
According to organization representatives, the initiative aims to create an internet environment that empowers everyone to use technology responsibly, respectfully critically and creatively. It is geared toward children and young people as well as parents, caregivers and educators to make the most of out the internet’s potential to bring people together.
On Safer Internet Day, consider some of these tips from Indiana’s Attorney General’s Office. Continue reading
Michigan City Man Sentenced on Federal Child Sex Charge
A Michigan City man who conned a 16-year-old New York girl into sending him sexually explicit pictures has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release. Court documents indicate that in April of 2012 46-year-old Brian Newman contacted the girl via Facebook, told her that her iPad had been hacked by a male she knew as Mark and had video of her dressing in her room. Newman told the girl she could get the videos back if she would Skype with him. He then reportedly asked her to engage in sexually explicit conduct and send him the videos. Several images sent by the girl were discovered on Newman’s computer when authorities executed a federal search warrant. This case resulted from an investigation by members of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
