Watch: Protecting Kids Online Town Hall Addressing Key Safety Issues and Trends
 

Protecting Kids Online Town Hall- Chesapeake, VA

Enough Is Enough^® is grateful to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia for hosting Tuesday's "Protecting Kids Online Town Hall". EIE President and CEO Donna Rice Hughes moderated this community event that included important conversations and prevention information to help equip parents to keep children safe in the digital age. 

Panelists included: VA Attorney General Jason Miyares, Chesapeake Police Chief Mark Solesky, Chesapeake ICAC Detective Heather Rinus, and HSI Victim Witness Specialist Deanna “DeDe” Wallace.

A special thank you to Bible World Church, the distinguished panel, and Attorney General Miyares for his continued leadership to prioritize the prevention of child online exploitation! 

We look forward to working with the Virginia Attorney General's Office on our Statewide Initiative!

Watch the event below:

In the News ... Meta Whistleblowers and Accountability for Aylo

Meta Whistleblowers Allege Suppressed Child Safety Research in VR

At a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing this month, two former Meta Virtual Reality (VR) researchers testified that Meta prioritized virtual reality profits over child safety. According to these whistleblowers, internal research revealing children being groomed, bullied, or exposed to sexual content on VR platforms was suppressed or even deleted. 

The Washington Post previously reported that while conducting research in Germany, Meta whistleblower Jason Sattizahn heard that a child under 10 was propositioned in VR numerous times, but his boss told him not to include that information in his report.
 

Parents, be sure to talk with your kids about VR use, check safety settings, and stay engaged as new safety laws are considered, especially the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act!

“The hearing confirmed every parent’s worst nightmare: if their children have used Meta’s VR devices, their children have likely been sexually exploited." -- Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO, Enough Is Enough^®®.

See EIE's Press Statement Here

FTC Fines Pornhub for Failing to Prevent Child Sex Abuse Content

Earlier this month, the FTC fined Pornhub’s parent company $5M for failing to stop child sexual abuse material and non-consensual videos. Aylo had promoted a “zero-tolerance” policy while neglecting to enforce it—allowing harmful content to flourish, especially before December 2020. No company should profit while children are at risk. Let’s keep demanding accountability and stronger protections for kids online! 

The FTC’s settlement is a significant step; yet, more needs to be done as their $5 million is just a drop in the bucket compared to the billions they make off of illegal content,” said Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO, Enough Is Enough^®®.

SEE EIEs' Press Statement Here

September is Suicide Prevention Month— as September draws to a close, this is a friendly reminder for parents to stay informed about social media's impact on children’s and teens’ mental health. Online pressures like constant comparisons, likes, and comments can fuel stress, anxiety, and isolation. 

 

Recent tragedies also show the dangers of sextortion scams and AI chatbots misused as “companions,” both of which have been linked to teen suicides. Parents can help by staying engaged, fostering open conversations, and setting healthy screen habits to protect their child’s well-being.