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Digital Safety for Families

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Walton County School District invites parents and guardians to attend Digital Safety for Families: Helping Children Navigate Online Risks, an informative evening designed to equip families with the knowledge and resources needed to help children navigate today's digital world safely. The event will feature South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey, a nationally recognized speaker and advocate for online child safety, who will share his family's story and discuss the growing risks facing children online, including social media safety, digital exploitation, sextortion, and emerging technology. Parents will gain practical strategies for recognizing warning signs, fostering open conversations with their children, and building healthy digital habits at home. Whether your child is just beginning to use technology or is active on multiple digital platforms, this presentation will provide valuable insights to help families stay informed, engaged, and prepared.

This event is for adults ages 18 and older due to the sensitive nature of the content discussed.

 

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Gavin's Law and the Take It Down Act

Gavin Guffy, person the law is named after.

Gavin's Law is a South Carolina law that classifies sexual extortion as a felony offense, and as an aggravated felony if the victim is a minor, a vulnerable adult, or suffers bodily injury or death as a result of the crime.  The law, signed by Governor McMaster (SC) in 2023, is named in memory of 17-year-old Gavin Guffey, a South Carolina high school graduate who tragically died by suicide after being a victim of sexual extortion. His father, S.C. Representative Brandon Guffey, has dedicated himself to raising awareness and advocating for change.

In 2025, the President of the United States signed the federal “Take it Down” Act into law, further strengthening protections against online sexual exploitation.

What Can Parents Do?

  • Watch this Gavin's Law Summary Video by the father of the bill’s namesake to learn more about the issue and advocacy efforts.

  • Talk to your kids openly and honestly. Let them know you don’t expect them to keep bad secrets and encourage them to share anything that makes them uncomfortable.

  • Explore the Take it Down initiative, which focuses on protecting children from online sexual exploitation.

  • Use resources from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which offers free, high-quality publications to help educate families.

 

If you suspect your child is experiencing sexual extortion:

  • Report the incident to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

  • Contact your local law enforcement for assistance.

  • For immediate emotional support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.