“Committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation by raising awareness through the media and grassroots mobilization, education, advocacy and policy.” 
 

WARNING: This newsletter may be disturbing because it’s true. 

Dear Warrior:

2022 is a midterm election year in the United States. November 8 is the day we cast ballots, inclusive of early voting, to select public officials from local to national government. A number of seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate will be contested. The media noise has been deafening. The public outcry has been deafening. The online outcry has been deafening. What’s been missing? We need more discussion in the media and with the public during this election cycle about the safety of children. The bipartisan issues surrounding digital and real time safety in the protection of our children.

                           
 

Let’s Discuss
 

We know so many committed and dedicated local, state and national leaders, organizations, nonprofits, individuals, including brave survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, all working nonstop to protect children. Online and real time safety discussions should be at the forefront during this election cycle. I don’t hear much from the media or those running for office about this, do you? Crime is a major issue in the United States and discussed, rightfully so. But what about the critical and crucial issue of crimes being perpetrated against our vulnerable kids right in our own homes. Online. I don’t hear a deafening roar from those running for office or re-election about digital safety or the rallying cry of let’s hold those accountable who cause harm: predators, pimps, traffickers, sex buyers and Big Tech.
 

It is the Warriors' duty to share the reality of today’s 2022 digital world. CSAM – child sexual abuse material is flourishing and escalating rapidly online with seemingly no end in sight. In 2021, the Cybertipline received reports of 29.3 million notifications of  potential child exploitation. The reports of  CSAM increased by 35% from 2020. SHOCKING. What will 2022 bring? It’s dark and overwhelming but having knowledge and resources to protect your child and family is our number one goal. It should also be our legislators'. As we continue urging more vocal support, sponsorship and co-sponsorship of existing child safety protection legislation, we cannot lose ground in the protection of our kids. We will share facts, truths, pending legislation and many things you might not know about regarding child safety. Easy take actions because you must become involved. You must become a Warrior in your own home and community. It’s 2022. We need all of you. We cannot do this alone. Grassroots involvement is the only way the Warriors can make a true difference in the protection of our precious children. We are showcasing a number of critical bills that we need your help with. You are a critical component in our success. The public must become involved and urge their representatives to support child protection bills in Congress. There are currently many great bills awaiting a vote. Be a part of history. Join us. Learn more. Protect our children online and in real time.
 

So what are we to do?
 

Do you know what your representatives stand for? Learn more and urge them to support child safety on myriad platforms by discussing with you, their constituent, how they will demonstrate full support of critical child protection bills.

Here are pending bipartisan bills to familiarize and educate yourself about as you prepare to call/speak/meet with your members of Congress:   

EARN IT Act – Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act 2022 will remove blanket immunity for social media and technology companies that knowingly facilitate and distribute CSAM – child sexual abuse material – on their platforms.

KOSA – Kids Online Safety Act provides families with the tools, safeguards and transparency they need to protect against threats to children’s health and well-being online.  

PROTECT ACT – Preventing Rampant Online Technological and Criminal Trafficking Act would require websites allowing sexually explicit material (pornography) to obtain verified consent forms from individuals uploading content, or appearing in uploaded content, and to require websites to remove images uploaded without consent.  

NO TRAFFICKING ZONES ACT is self-explanatory and would increase punishment for human trafficking in school zones and increase punishment for coercion and enticement in school zones.
 

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 Engage. Educate. Empower ourselves and our children.

Take Action. VOTE on November 8. Make your voice count. Understand more about child safety issues, research what your representatives stand for and support those who make child protection online and in real-time a priority. Learn more about your representatives and the bills they sponsor by using these links: House of Representatives and Senate. Vote for child safety!
 

Take Action. Urge Congress to act immediately to protect our children. Big tech and the predators are winning. ENOUGH. It’s time to put a stop to these crimes online and in real-time affecting vulnerable kids and families. Use the Lynn’s Warriors Toolkit How to Contact Your Congressmember/Senator We urge you as a constituent to call, write or arrange a visit with your elected officials to discuss more federal regulation about child safety because of the clear and present dangers facing our children, families and communities. We cannot do this alone. We need everyone. #ProtectOurChildren
 

Take Action. Let’s continue our end-of-year outreach to legislators and make a commitment to push even harder in 2023. There is a war on for our children. We need more existing bipartisan bills to be recognized in Congress and voted on. They must reauthorize real-time safety bills and enforce existing laws at the local, state and national levels. And we must pursue more in-person meetings with our representatives. Don’t be shy. They work for us. We also need more community engagement. It starts with you. Educate yourself and your family. The kids are seeking our involvement even if you don’t think that they are, especially our teens. Digital safety must become part of our lives in our homes. Know what your kids are doing online. Communicate. Also, speak to other family members and friends and raise awareness about all of these issues surrounding online and real-time safety of our children. Do they know about these issues? Available take actions and resources? Give some facts about children and teens and digital and real-time safety and I’m sure that they’ll want to learn more and #BeAWarrior.

                                                        

It’s WRAP WEEK! October 31st – November 6th. White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP) week started in 1987, encouraging thousands of people across the country to participate in tackling the many societal harms of pornography. Let’s start with openly and honestly communicating with kids about the harms caused. This is a must in 2022.

                                                      

                                                
 

Wherever the kids are . . . so are the predators.

                                             

                 If we help one child a day, then we have done our job. 

                                                    


                                              

                            
                                                        

                                           BE A WARRIOR!
 

Sound the Alarm. 2022. Worth a repeat today and every day. Psychosis, Addiction, Chronic Vomiting: As Weed Becomes More Potent, Teens Are Getting Sick – With THC levels close to 100 percent, today’s cannabis products are making some teenagers highly dependent and dangerously ill. Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know Cannabis, Your Child, and You: FAQS for Parents and Caregivers
 

Parental Advisory. October 25. The Parents Television and Media Council (PTC) is warning parents about Netflix’s Big Mouth Season 6, made available to stream beginning October 28, citing its history of content that sexualized or sexually-exploited child characters. Big Mouth is an animated TV series about middle schoolers going through puberty and depicts 12 and 13-year-old children in sexual situations and engaged in sexual dialogue.

Just Announced. October 30. Joan's Joy Foundation founder Rosemarie D’Alessandro shares with us that today is the 24th Anniversary of the federal version of Joan’s Law being signed by President Bill Clinton. Rosemarie has been writing a heart wrenching book called “A Message of Light Amidst Letters of Darkness” and it is near completion. While delivering cookies in 1973, Joan became the victim of a heinous crime at the hands of a neighbor who lived three houses away. Rosemarie will include letters that were given to her by her daughter’s killer. The goal is to have the book available on April 19, 2023 the day of Joan’s 50th Anniversary. Rosemarie has worked relentlessly as a child safety advocate for decades in the name of her beautiful daughter Joan.
 

 Washington, D.C. October 31. Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Sex Trafficking Claims Against Reddit, Holding That FOSTA Exception Did Not Preclude CDA 230 Immunity On October 24, 2022, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a putative class action against Reddit that sought to hold the Internet service provider liable for sex-trafficking violations. The court held that the claims were barred by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and did not fall within the controversial "FOSTA" exception to Section 230. With the historically broad scope of Section 230 immunity currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court, the decision, which resolved a district court split on the level of culpability required to hold service providers liable for sex trafficking claims. (SIDE BAR: Sad news for all victims of online sexual exploitation) 

In the News. October 27. U.S. Agent Says Young Children Exploited on OnlyFans A senior investigator says it is still easy to find child abuse images that have originated on OnlyFans. The online platform told the BBC it had acted to tackle illegal content and it was impossible for them to verify claims without evidence. But an investigator said images of young children apparently being exploited could be traced to the site.

A BBC News investigation last year revealed children had sold and appeared in videos on the British website. Be aware of this site and how predators easily infiltrate and groom children because anyone can follow anyone and chat on the site.
 

Good News. October 26. Justice Department Awards Over $90 Million To Combat Human Trafficking and Support Victims The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs today announced over $90 million in funding to combat human trafficking, provide services to human trafficking victims and support research and evaluation on responses to human trafficking.

“Human trafficking is a global problem that affects communities throughout our country, causing immeasurable trauma to victims and their loved ones,” said OJP Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen A. Henneberg. “The Office of Justice Programs is committed to supporting state and local efforts to combat human trafficking operations, remove victims from harm and help survivors access the services they need to begin the journey to healing and recovery.”

Justice. October 25. Arizona pediatrician among 16 suspects arrested in child sex crimes operation Sixteen people have been arrested following an undercover operation targeting sex crimes and human trafficking in Arizona. Phoenix Police says its department partnered with other agencies for "Operation Tangled Web," which "targeted the demand for child sex crimes and human trafficking." Detectives spent weeks pretending to be minors online, conversing with the men.
 

 Tech Talk. October 2022. TikTok Is Raising the Age Requirements for TikTok Live, Adding Adult Only Livestreams TikTok is raising the age requirement for hosting livestreams on its platform, as well as launching adult-only livestreams, the company announced. Currently, you need to be 16 or older to host a livestream. Starting on November 23, users will have to be 18 years-old in order to go live on the platform. TikTok says the change is part of its ongoing work to keep its community safe. (But we do have to ask: How exactly is TikTok truly moderating this?)

Media Microscope.  2022. A must-watch! Netflix Three-Part Docuseries Streaming now The Most Hated Man on the Internet Thanks to #WarriorMom Charlotte Laws, whose daughter Kayla had her pictures posted on Is Anyone Up? without her consent, who helped take down Hunter Moore, self-proclaimed professional life ruiner. More reason to support the PROTECT Act #IBSA ­– image-based sexual abuse. Also, Charlotte will be our guest on Lynn’s Warriors WVOX on Wednesday, November 2 to share her harrowing story that she, her daughter Kayla and family endured. Don’t miss! 
 

Warrior Reality. 2022. How to report if your child is being sexually exploited online. There is help. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline. 24-hour hotline. Free and confidential. Get support. Don’t give up. Every child deserves a safe childhood.

 Warrior Spotlight. November 1. Human trafficking survivor becomes advocate. We applaud Gina Cavallo, a survivor consultant with our friends at the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking, for stepping out to help others. Thank you, Gina!  Listen to survivors. Support survivors. Learn from survivors. Follow Gina’s journey here.
 

Warrior Thanks. October 27. IJM along with 25 child protection organizations, including Lynn’s Warriors, urged leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senators Durbin and Grassley, to advance the END Child Exploitation Act this year to give law enforcement more time to conduct investigations and identify victims of online sexual exploitation. 

                                       

Mark Your Calendar. November is National Runaway Prevention Month. (NRPM) is a public awareness campaign designed to “shine a light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth that too often remain invisible. It is also an opportunity to spotlight the resources available to support youth in crisis throughout the nation. As part of the campaign, individuals, organizations and communities nationwide work together to prevent youth homelessness. National Runaway Prevention Month is spearheaded by the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) with support from the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).

            
Sign up NOW! #CESESummit2022 and the Warriors will be presenting! Online. FREE. You have no excuse. Engage. Educate. Empower. November 8-10, 2022. Learn more. → Register here.The rise of the Internet, social media and other technologies have completely revolutionized the way people live. Along with the good these developments have made possible, they have also unleashed tidal waves of sexual harm.          

DO YOU KNOW WHAT SEXTORTION IS? The practice of extorting money or sexual favors from someone by threatening to reveal evidence of their sexual activites.

     

We can’t do this alone. We need everyone. 

Have a Family Safety Emergency Plan in Place. “Children who become separated from their loved ones during and following a disaster are at an increased risk of trauma. Coping with anxiety and stress are much more difficult in the absence of those who know the child’s individual needs. Children separated from their parents or legal guardians are more vulnerable to maltreatment, abuse, abduction, and sexual exploitation. “ – NCMEC   

ENGAGE EDUCATE EMPOWER

NOVEMBER RECOMMENDED READING
 

A necessary read. Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness And Violence by Alex Berenson. In “a brilliant antidote to all the…false narratives about pot” (American Thinker), an award-winning author and former New York Times reporter reveals the link between teenage marijuana use and mental illness and a hidden epidemic of violence caused by the drug—facts the media have ignored as the United States rushes to legalize cannabis. Click on the book cover.
 

                 


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     WARNING! Be on the lookout for rainbow-colored fentanyl.         
Talk to your kids.

“Rainbow fentanyl—fentanyl pills and powder that come in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes—is a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “The men and women of the DEA are relentlessly working to stop the trafficking of rainbow fentanyl and defeat the Mexican drug cartels that are responsible for the vast majority of the fentanyl that is being trafficked in the United States.”

 


                  

                         

                                                     
                                                                                                                                                    

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COMMUNITY CREATES CHANGE

 

Take Action. Warrior Workshops emphasize that communication is key and supplies the tools and resources to accomplish this. Lynn’s Warriors educates children, teens, parents, teachers, trusted adults, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, community leaders and businesses and places of worship about the escalating impact of the Internet and protection from predators lurking online and in real time. Lynn’s Warriors focuses on and offers education and training about human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The emphasis and challenges are for everyone to become a Warrior in their own homes and communities. Lynn’s Warriors are essential, critical and now available to you and your community. Here we come, NY, CT, NJ and the entire United States! Stay tuned. Please learn more  

Lynn’s Warriors is at the forefront of raising awareness and mobilizing and coordinating community, state and national advocates, elected officials, representatives and leaders to work in a comprehensive and integrated approach to best address the issues and work at ending the demand that confronts our most  vulnerable and precious citizens. Lynn’s Warriors utilizes a coordinated synergy to educate about all forms of digital predation, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), sextortion and all forms of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Learn more about becoming a Warrior and why Warrior Workshops are needed in your community. For more information Email Lynn. 

Please use these helpful hashtags on your social media platforms to raise awareness about human trafficking and sexual exploitation issues and initiatives:   

#VoteVoteVote
#RunawayPreventionMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#EARNITAct
#KOSA
#PROTECTAct
#NOTRAFFICKINGZONESAct
#CommunicateWithKids
#ProtectChildrenOnline
#RealTimeSafety
#EngageEducateEmpower
#MissingKids
#SupportSurvivors
#ListenToSurvivors
#WarriorWednesdayRadio
And always #LynnsWarriors 

 Warrior Wednesday WVOX 11-02-2022 welcomes fierce advocate Charlotte Laws to explain how she helped take down "The Most Hated Man on the Internet," who was distributing non-consensual images, including those of her daughter Kayla. Make sure to listen to my 10-26-2022 interview with Survivor Leader Uldouz and why she recently testified in front of Congress in support of the bipartisan PROTECT Act, and how images of her were hacked and shared online without her consent. Buckle up! Only on Lynn’s Warriors WVOX Radio. Join us every Wednesday 3-4PM ET!
 

Please review our Official Lynn's Warriors merchandise site with proceeds going to help human trafficking victims and survivors reclaim their lives through economic empowerment and support Lynn's Warriors through AmazonSmile. 

And don't forget to listen to Lynn's Warriors on WVOX Wednesdays at 3PM ET and always follow Lynn’s Warriors for current news and updates about our mission to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Please tune in to the Lynn's Warriors YouTube Channel and subscribe. 

The time is now.
Healing.
We must protect our vulnerable children.
We can do this.
We must do this.
We are #Warriors