Important local presentations for students and their parents

 

What is Sextortion? Human Trafficking? Grooming?

Sextortion is a form of blackmail aimed at obtaining sexual content from a child, coercing them into sexual activities, and/or extorting money from them. If you aren’t familiar with the terms, a group of six students from Worcester Technical High School are conducting informative presentations on sextortion, human trafficking, and the grooming process victims often experience. Their goal is to educate students, parents, and other members of our Worcester County community to help them avoid falling victim to these rapidly growing crimes. The presentations cover the risks associated with being connected to the internet through electronic devices, emphasizing that anyone with such a device can be a potential victim, with school-aged children being particularly vulnerable.

Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli expresses pride in these students for their collaboration with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the CRICKET Center, Life Crisis Center, and Worcester County Public Schools. Together, these students are working to raise awareness about these issues and to provide guidance on reaching out for help in case you or someone you know becomes a victim. If you would like to know more about these presentations, please contact the CRICKET Center: 410-641-0097.