Probation & Parole Resources
This presentation is designed to help Probation and Parole Officers recognize and respond to the evolving threats of online child exploitation among supervised offenders. It outlines current trends—including sextortion, AI-generated sexual imagery, grooming through gaming and livestreams, and the use of encrypted or decentralized file-sharing platforms—and explains how these behaviors surface in the field.
Officers learn key indicators to watch for during contacts, practical interview questions to assess digital risk factors, and strategies for early evidence preservation and interagency coordination. The presentation reinforces the importance of collaboration with specialized task forces, such as the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force (SMCCTF), and highlights essential investigative tools and reporting resources.
The goal is to strengthen officer awareness, improve supervision outcomes, and ensure timely intervention when online behaviors present a threat to community or victim safety.
Internet Safety
NetSmartz (by NCMEC) | Link
https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz
Age-appropriate videos, activities, lesson plans, and tips for kids, teens, parents, and educators.
Highlights: “Into the Cloud” animated series for younger audiences.
ConnectSafely | Link
https://www.connectsafely.org/
Parent and teen guides for apps like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Discord, as well as tips on privacy, sextortion, cyberbullying, and AI safety.
Highlights: Quick-read safety guides and podcasts.
Common Sense Media | Link
https://www.commonsensemedia.org
Reviews of apps, games, shows, and movies for age-appropriateness, plus digital citizenship curriculum and internet safety advice.
Highlights: Parent-friendly explanations of trends and tech
CyberTipline & NCMEC Resources | Link
Bark Parent Portal | Link
Parent-focused blog, downloadable contracts, conversation guides, and a paid monitoring tool for kids’ devices and social media.
Highlights: Tech-savvy tools and guides for digital parenting.
Qustodio | Link
Parent-focused dashboard, filtering tools, screen-time management, and a paid monitoring app that works across kids’ devices and platforms.
Highlights: Easy-to-use reports that show apps, websites, and social media activity, helping parents spot risks and guide digital habits.
Circle | Link
https://www.aura.com/parental-controls
Parent-focused device that connects to the home Wi-Fi network, offering filtering, screen-time limits, and pause features for every device in the household.
Highlights: Simple, whole-home coverage — one tool manages internet safety for phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and smart TVs without needing to install apps on each device.
Victim Resources
Take It Down (by NCMEC) | Link
https://www.takeitdown.ncmec.org
Helps minors remove nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images of themselves from the internet.
How it works: Creates a hash (digital fingerprint) of the image without uploading it, which is then used to detect and remove the content from participating platforms.
Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image | Link
International tool for adults and teens (13+) to proactively block or remove non-consensual images online.
How it works: Similar hash-based technology as “Take It Down.” No image is uploaded; only the fingerprint is shared to detect matches on major platforms.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) | Link
24/7 confidential support, advocacy, and referrals for survivors of sexual abuse or exploitation, including minors.
Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Online chat: Available via the website.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) | Link
Free trauma-focused resources for children, teens, and caregivers, and a database of therapists trained in child exploitation and trauma.
Highlights: Tools for healing, resilience, and long-term recovery.
Thorn: Survivor & Caregiver Support | Link
https://www.thorn.org/survivors
A curated list of survivor services, including legal aid, mental health support, and advocacy networks.
Created by: Thorn (co-founded by Ashton Kutcher), focusing on digital child sexual abuse prevention.
Ozark Center – Will’s Place | Link
https://www.freemanhealth.com/ozarkcenter/service/wills-place
Will’s Place is a dedicated behavioral health clinic in Joplin, Missouri (part of Freeman’s Ozark Center) offering trauma-informed outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, and crisis support for individuals from birth up to age 25
Its services include evaluations, medication management, trauma-focused, individual and family therapy, plus community-based case management to support emotional, behavioral, and family wellness .
Child Abuse/Neglect
Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline | Link
https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-392-3738. The team will be available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, call Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2466 (voice) or 1-800-735-2966 (text).
If you are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect, you can make a report online. Mandated reporters are encouraged to make a report online when possible to keep the hotline open for the general public.
Children’s Center | Link
https://www.childrens-center.org/
Children’s Center is a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center providing forensic interviews, medical exams, and support services for abused and neglected children. Their team works closely with law enforcement and child welfare agencies to ensure child safety and promote healing.
Missouri KidsFirst | Link
https://www.missourikidsfirst.org
Missouri KidsFirst is a statewide organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and promoting the well-being of children. They support Child Advocacy Centers, provide prevention training, advocate for stronger child protection laws, and offer resources for mandated reporters and families.
Prevent Child Abuse America | Link
https://preventchildabuse.org/
Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s oldest organization focused on preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens. They promote positive parenting, strengthen families, and advocate for effective policies and programs that create safe, nurturing environments for children.
Child Welfare Information Gateway | Link
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and families to resources that protect children and strengthen families. They offer information on child abuse prevention, foster care, adoption, and family support services to promote child safety and well-being.
General/Misc.
ICAC Task Force | Link
https://www.icactaskforce.org/
The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force helps protect children from online exploitation by providing safety resources for families and training for law enforcement agencies nationwide. Visit icactaskforce.org for internet safety tips, reporting tools, and educational materials for parents, teachers, and communities.
National Children’s Alliance | Link
https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/
National Children’s Alliance is dedicated to making Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) services available to every child in the country.