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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 22h

If you have any information about Cheryl, please report to MissingKids.ca or York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423. Learn more about Cheryl here: alert.missingkidsalert.ca/view/cheryl-...

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 1d

Last month we highlighted the risks of real-time location sharing functions on social media platforms.

This week, an arrest in ON shows a tangible example of how these tools can put kids in harm's way.

Learn steps to help protect your kids:
cybertip.ca/en/online-ha...

Caledonia, Ont. man believed to have lured teen girl using Snapchat: Sarnia police

From different filters, to streaks, to a feature that even lets you know what your friends are up to, Snapchat is a go to source of communication for many.

www.ctvnews.ca

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 2d

We found hundreds of known or suspected child sexual abuse and harmful-abusive images in a dataset used to train AI tools. This is preventable. Learn how: protectchildren.ca/en/press-and...

Child sexual abuse and exploitation images identified in dataset used for developing AI moderation tools, analysis by Canadian child protection charity finds

The image dataset commonly used for training AI nude detection models frequently downloaded, used by research community.

protectchildren.ca

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 3d

Spooky season is here! 👻But that doesn't mean trick-or-treating needs to be scary.

Here are 5 safety strategies for a fun and safe Halloween!

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 9d

MISSING CHILD: If you have any information about Kai Pavlovic's whereabouts, please contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. alert.missingkidsalert.ca/view/3638

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 14d

If you have any information about Colten’s disappearance, please report tips to MissingKids.ca or Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300. Learn more about Colten here: alert.missingkidsalert.ca/view/2590.

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 14d

For 30+ years Canada's used the term "child pornography" in federal legislation to describe horrific scenes of sexual violence against children.

Today, this comes to an end.

Learn why "child sexual abuse and exploitation material" is a milestone change:
www.protectchildren.ca/en/press-and...

From “Child pornography” to “Child sexual abuse and exploitation material:” Why updated terminology in federal laws is a milestone for survivors

For over 30 years, federal legislation in Canada has used the term “child pornography” to describe what are in reality horrific scenes of sexual violence and exploitation against children.

www.protectchildren.ca

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 19d

ICYMI: CBC's Marketplace talks to Canadian families whose children were sextorted and died by suicide. An important, but heartbreaking watch.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEdu...

Exposing a sextortion scam targeting teens | Marketplace | Full episode

YouTube video by CBC News

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 20d

Educators contribute to the personal safety of children every day. Thank you for all the hard work you do! 📖️🍎

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Les enseignants et enseignantes ont à cœur la sécurité des enfants. Merci pour tout ce que vous faites ! 📖🍎

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Lianna McDonald @liannamcdonald.bsky.social · 21d

Absolutely heartbreaking piece. Full episode will be released tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CBC.

How many more Canadian children will be taken from us before we start forcing online platforms to stop sextorters from preying on our kids?

www.cbc.ca/news/marketp...

Sextorters are targeting young boys online — and flaunting how rich the scam is making them | CBC News

There's a network of overseas scammers targeting and blackmailing teens, and in some cases driving them to suicide within hours of falling into a trap known as sextortion. CBC's Marketplace created fa...

www.cbc.ca

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 22d

Join the growing number of voices calling for safer online spaces for children in Canada: saferonlinespaces.ca

Safer Online Spaces - Protect Canadian Kids Online | Sign the Pledge

Join thousands of Canadians demanding foreign tech companies make life online better and safer for our kids. Sign the pledge for Safer Online Spaces and demand common-sense safeguards.

saferonlinespaces.ca

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 22d

Without government regulation, nothing forces tech to protect its users from online sexual violence.

Thank you, Carol, for your lifelong dedication to this cause.

nationalpost.com/news/politic...

Mother of Amanda Todd says Carney government's scaled down online safety effort is 'not enough'

The mother of Amanda Todd says the federal Liberal government's plan to target online harms through Criminal Code changes is "not enough."

nationalpost.com

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 25d

Every child matters, and every child deserves to feel safe, protected, and supported. On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the steps we must take every day to uphold these values.
Access free online education programs by the NCTR: nctr.ca

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · 29d

Every report to Cybertip.ca has the potential to help protect countless children impacted by online sexual violence.

For #Cybertip.caAwarenessDay, learn more about risks to children online and how you can support your kids at Cybertip.ca.

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Sep 23

If you have any information about Diane's disappearance, please report tips to MissingKids.ca. Learn more about Diane here: alert.missingkidsalert.ca/view/diane-p...

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Sep 20

📣We're hiring!📣

If you want to make a difference for survivors and families affected by child sexual exploitation, we want to hear from you!

Apply to become a part of our dedicated Support Services team who help countless Canadians every day: protectchildren.ca/en/get-invol...

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Sep 19

Sign up for our Kids in the Know newsletter today and stay up to date on new education materials, trends in online harm, and more! kidsintheknow.ca/signup

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Sep 12

If you have any information about Tatianna's whereabouts, please report tips to MissingKids.ca or Peel Regional Police at (905) 453-3311.

Learn more about Tatianna here: alert.missingkidsalert.ca/view/tatiann...

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Lianna McDonald @liannamcdonald.bsky.social · Sep 10

X has the power to make this woman's suffering go away with the push of a button, but they refuse to simply do the right and moral thing. Reprehensible, I simply have no words. Canadian law makers: take careful note of this case.

www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

Elon Musk's X faces Canadian fine for not removing non-consensual intimate images

A Canadian civil tribunal has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X for its refusal to comply with an order to remove a non-consensual intimate image, a decision published last week showed.

www.reuters.com

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Sep 10

Maintaining healthy boundaries is crucial for staying safe online. As more social media platforms introduce real-time location sharing functions, there are risks parents need to know. Help your teen practice safe online habits by reading our Cybertip.ca Alert: cybertip.ca/en/online-ha...

Cybertip.ca Alert: Kids are broadcasting their real time location online. These are the risks.

Cybertip.ca is warning parents and caregivers that your teen may be sharing their real-time location through social media, making them potentially vulnerable to coercive control, emotional distress, and sextortion threats.

cybertip.ca

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have you checked in with your kids lately? Here are some questions you can ask to help make online safety a regular conversation. Learn more at ProtectKidsOnline.ca

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Marsh Law Firm PLLC @marshlawfirm.bsky.social · Sep 3

@cdnchildprotect.bsky.social background document explains the role Tor plays, the scale of the problem, and how its creators could reduce harm to children.

🙌🏼 CSAM distribution on Tor is not inevitable; The network’s creators have the power to act:
🔗 protectchildren.ca/en/press-and...

CSAM distribution on Tor is not inevitable; The network’s creators have the power to act

Why has the Canadian Centre for Child Protection been notifying the organization behind the “Dark web” of the mass distribution of child sexual abuse material on their network?

protectchildren.ca

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Sep 2

Another school year is here! C3P is wishing educators, school staff, and students a safe and happy back-to-school season!🎓🏫

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Aug 29

Back-to-school photos are always fun, but consider the info you might be sharing online! These pictures can sometimes unintentionally reveal details about your child that could put them at risk. Avoid publishing personal details, like your child’s age, grade, school or teacher’s name!‼️📚

Canadian Centre for Child Protection @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social · Aug 28

✅I want a job working towards the personal safety of all children.
✅I have experience in childhood education.
✅I am fluent in English and French.

☝️Sound like you? Apply today for our Bilingual Education and Training Coordinator position! Find the application here:
protectchildren.ca/en/get-invol...