11-13 years old
The Hub
Let’s start your journey to raising Safer, Smarter kids in a digital world
Pick Your Topic
Sexting & Peer Exploitation
Predatory People & Grooming
The Internet & Information Sharing
Consent & Healthy Boundaries
Consent is all about freedom and choice. Consent is giving permission and choosing what you are or are not comfortable with. One way to know whether we are giving consent or just going along with something out of pressure is by paying attention to how our body feels.
💭 Before You Watch
👉 How do YOU define consent?
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When the True or False game starts, press pause and give your answers first.
Then hit play and see how your thinking compares to the peers on screen.
⭐ Key Takeaways
Consent must be clear, enthusiastic, ongoing, and can be withdrawn at any time.
Our bodies can tell us if we are not giving consent and not comfortable.
True consent is about respect — not convincing someone.
Sexual Exploitation
Sexual exploitation refers to a minor being taken advantage of sexually where they engage in sexual activity in exchange for a need they have. Everyone has things they need to feel happy and fulfilled, but it's important to have them met in safe ways by safe people- ways that don't involve sexual activity.
💭 Before You Watch
👉 What do you think of when you hear the word exploitation?
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When the True or False game starts, press pause and give your answers first.
Then hit play and see how your thinking compares to the peers on screen.
⭐ Key Takeaways
Saying yes to sexual things just to fulfill your needs, like love, attention, or money, isn't genuine consent.
It’s never the young person’s fault, even if they believed they agreed.
If you ever feel unsure or pressured into something you're not comfortable with, please reach out to a trusted adult.
Sexting & Peer Exploitation
Sexting is when people exchange sexual content online- and it is illegal if you are under the age of 18. Consent is our way of showing respect for each other's boundaries, both in person and online. It’s important to know that sharing someone’s sexual content or pressuring someone into sending sexual content is not consent .
💭 Before You Watch
👉 What are some ways that sexting can go wrong?
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When the True or False game starts, press pause and give your answers first.
Then hit play and see how your thinking compares to the peers on screen.
⭐ Key Takeaways
Once an image is sent, ownership is lost — screenshots, saves, and sharing can’t be undone.
Sexual content of a minor is illegal.
Healthy relationships never require proof in the form of sexual images.
The Internet & Information Sharing
Being online can feel like it's not real life, but it's actually just a different form of reality- except with more people and information that stays forever. Think of the digital world like a portal; unsafe individuals might use it to access your details and potentially manipulate you into risky situations.
💭 Before You Watch
👉 Why is information sharing something we have to think about when we are online?
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When the True or False game starts, press pause and give your answers first.
Then hit play and see how your thinking compares to the peers on screen.
⭐ Key Takeaways
Everything you do online creates a lasting record, shaping your online portrait.
When we're online, it's crucial to stick to the same boundaries and rules we follow in public and in person.
The only thing you can control online is how much and what you choose to share!
Predatory People & Grooming
We often associate predators with scary actions and appearances, but it's their actions that define them as predators. Predatory people will try to build trust first. So, how can we tell the difference between someone trustworthy and someone trying to build trust for the wrong reasons? Let’s explore!
💭 Before You Watch
👉 How would you know if someone is a predator?
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When the True or False game starts, press pause and give your answers first.
Then hit play and see how your thinking compares to the peers on screen.
⭐ Key Takeaways
When we talk about online predators, we mean individuals engaging in harmful actions and behaviors.
Predatory behavior involves building trust with the other person before turning harmful - a process known as 'grooming.'
Anyone can be targeted; it’s not about intelligence or awareness.
Remember S.U.S.S.!
Sextortion
Sextortion is a serious and growing problem, and a form of online blackmail. Let’s look at what sextortion means, how to spot warning signs, and, most importantly, how to protect yourself and find support if you ever come across it.
💭 Before You Watch
👉 What would you say to a friend who was getting blackmailed online?
💡 Try This
When the True or False game starts, press pause and give your answers first.
Then hit play and see how your thinking compares to the peers on screen.
⭐ Key Takeaways
Sextortion is when someone threatens to share your personal photos or information unless you do what they want online.
Sextortion is a crime of power, not sexuality — the goal is not the image, but the leverage.
The fastest way to stop sextortion is early disclosure to a trusted adult.
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking refers to someone using another person to make money, either through unpaid work or selling their body. It's closely related to sexual exploitation. Let's look at what human trafficking looks like and talk about how we can prevent it from happening to us or our friends.
💭 Before You Watch
👉 What do you think of when you hear the term “human trafficking”?
💡 Try This
When the True or False game starts, press pause and give your answers first.
Then hit play and see how your thinking compares to the peers on screen.
⭐ Key Takeaways
When someone is manipulated into working without pay or engaging in sexual activities in exchange for money, that is called “human trafficking”.
If a friend, a romantic partner, a family member or an online account pressures you into doing something sexual, that's predatory. If they make money from it, it transforms into human trafficking, and that person would be called a human trafficker.
Anyone can be trafficked, and anyone can be a trafficker.
Parent Resources
A guided workbook for families that provides parents with the right tools, information, and conversations to build a strong Family Digital Safety Agreement.
Topics include sextortion, predatory people, unsafe accounts, online grooming, information sharing, intimate images, boundaries and privacy.
This bundle includes five focused guides on: Information Sharing, Internet Dynamics, Predatory People, Sextortion, and Sexual Exploitation.
Each guide includes:
-What to look out for
-Practical next steps
-Conversation starters
-Printable conversation cards
-Worksheet + reflection questions
Need Help?
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Help in crisis response, referrals, and tips. Operating 24/7 in many languages.
https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca
American Human Trafficking Hotline
Help in crisis response, referrals, and tips. Operating 24/7.
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
Cybertip Canadian
To report online exploitation, grooming, or sextortion and be connected with the appropriate investigators.
https://cybertip.ca/en/report/
Cybertip American
To report online exploitation, grooming, or sextortion and be connected with the appropriate investigators.
Teen Talk
An online and phone line resource for youth issues including mental health, sex, and sexuality.
Crisis Line Canadian
A 24/7 crisis and text line for mental health services for youth.
https://kidshelpphone.ca/urgent-help
Crisis Line American
A 24/7 crisis and text line for mental health services for youth.
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Need Help Now
Support and direction on how to deal with various forms of peer exploitation and image sharing.