That's what this site boils down to. I have assembled a collection of resources designed to support our students, families and staff as they navigate an ever-changing, complex world. Safety doesn't happen by accident. It happens when we are aware and equipped with resources to make Informed decisions.
Please explore the tabs above if you are on a computer, or on the top right if you are on a phone/tablet.
The statistics provided in this resource (and the accompanying infographic) were compiled from primary reports published between October 2025 and April 2026.
1. Bark Technologies.
Source: 2025 Annual Report: An Analysis of Tween and Teen Digital Communication.
Data Context: (Used for bullying percentages, '360°' involvement (victim/witness/bully), and initial self-harm exposure rates).
2. Cyberbullying Research Center.
Source: 2025 U.S. Cyberbullying Data: Comparing Trends and Behaviors. Patchin, J.W. & Hinduja, S.
Data Context: (Used for the specific doubling of cyberbullying admission rates to 24.5%).
3. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Source: 2025 Internet Crime Report (IC3). (Specifically, the section on Minors & Online Exploitation).
Data Context: (Used for the data on the gender shift and financial sextortion targeting teen boys aged 14–17).
4. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Source: NCMEC 2025 Cybertip Reporting Data: Generative AI, Enticement, and CyberTipline Trends.
Data Context: (Primary source for the 156% increase in enticement, the 1.4 million cases, the 1.5 million AI-nexus cases, and the 6,341% explosion in AI-related nudification abuse reports).
5. Pew Research Center.
Source: Teens, Social Media, and Technology 2025-2026.
Data Context: (Used for smartphone ownership rates (age 15), near-universal use (96%), constant connectivity (46%), and the presence of underage (8–12) users on social media).
6. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).
Source: 2026 Advisory: Health Implications of Youth Social Media and AI Exposure. (Office of the Surgeon General).
Data Context: (Used to support contextual data on early device exposure (age 2 and 8) and general child wellness).
Richard Guerry Presentation Resources
Though some of the resources are dated, it's pretty scary how things have only gotten worse. This questionairre helps determine your risk level.
Awareness greatly reduces the risk of becoming a victim of a cyber-crime or digital exploitation.
Parent Presentation Coming Soon