Task Force Topics - TIJF Facebook Live Recordings
Beth Medina, CEO of the Innocent Justice Foundation interviews Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commanders on Facebook Live at 10am on the second Monday of every month, supporting education and outreach about important topics that parents, guardians and community members need to know to help keep children safe on the internet. Below are link to the recordings of these discussions. If you would like to watch one live, join us on our Facebook page HERE.
Connection & How It Relates to Your Mental Health
We discuss with Eric Oldenburg, retired member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the importance of connection and how it particularly supports the mental health of those in victim serving work. Eric retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 2018 after 24 years of service, the last 15 years of which he…
What Is Vicarious Trauma?
We have a discussion with Eric Oldenburg about vicarious trauma and the importance of seeking mental health support before a minor problem because a major mental health crisis. Eric retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 2018 after 24 years of service, the last 15 years of which he was assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. From 2018 until 2023 Eric worked for Griffeye Inc. who develops software for child crimes…
Cyberbullying
We speak with Wendy Waddell, the Program Manager of SafetyNet, a program made possible through a partnership between the San Diego Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the San Diego Police Foundation. The SafetyNet® program is an innovative public-private partnership that provides cyber-safety training to children, teachers, parents and concerned community members.
SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices
We speak with Wendy Waddell, the Program Manager of SafetyNet, a program made possible through a partnership between the San Diego Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the San Diego Police Foundation. The SafetyNet® program is an innovative public-private partnership that provides cyber-safety training to children, teachers, parents and concerned community members.
What Is Self-Production?
We talk with David Frattare, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander, about self-production, when kids post things on the internet that can used against them, and what parents and guardians need to know.
It’s Not Child Porn!
Many refer to child sexual abuse material as “child pornography”. It is not, and it’s not “just semantics”. Language matters! We discuss this point with Eric Oldenburg, who retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 2018 after 24 years of service, the last 15 years of which he was assigned to the ICAC Task Force. From 2018 until 2023 Eric worked for Griffeye Inc. who develops software for child crimes investigators to help identify known…
The Ripple Effect of Vicarious Trauma
Often because of indirect exposure to the trauma of others, individuals may experience similar symptoms as the victim or survivor. We discuss the ripple effect of vicarious trauma with TIJF trainer Jean McAllister, owner of JGM Consulting LLC, who has more than 30 years of experience working to address trauma and interpersonal violence.
Sextortion & Catfishing
Sometimes relationships on the internet are not what you think. What can you do if it happens to you?
Supporting the Mental Health of First Responders
Heroes in our community all embrace their responsibility “to preserve and protect “ and take care of others…but how do we take care of them? We discuss with Ronald Rufo, 22-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, his recent book talking about the importance of seeking mental health intervention before a minor problem becomes a major mental health crisis.
The Dark Web
What is it? What do we need to know about it to keep children safe?
Trafficking
Human trafficking and what you should know about this serious problem in the United States.
Stories of Success
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Commanders discuss recovering and rescuing kids, and how certain experiences have impacted their sense of mission.
Vicarious Trauma
Heroes in helping roles often pay an emotional cost for their service. Learn how exposure to child exploitation materials, traumatic events, and even victim stories can affect law enforcement and other professionals.
Grooming II
We continue the discussion, covering how predators cultivate trust with children online and at home. What do you do if you think it is happening to your child?
Grooming
Cover the topic of grooming and how predators cultivate trust with children online.
Self-Production II
We continue the discussion about how self-produced exploitative materials can have many consequences and what parents need to know.
Self-Production
When kids post things on the internet that can be used against them, and what parents and guardians need to know.
Keeping Children Safe
Interview with two Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commanders about keeping children safe from predators on the internet.
Project Safe Childhood
What is happening now on the internet that can endanger children.
