DHS Know2Protect
The Department of Homeland Security's primary public awareness campaign focused on online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). Covers how predators operate, grooming tactics, warning signs, and platform-specific risks including gaming apps and social media.
How to Use It
A strong starting point for parents, educators, and community members who are new to this topic. Includes downloadable tip sheets, an internet safety checklist, and guidance on how to have conversations with children about online safety.
Internet Safety 101 – Online Predators
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A detailed educational resource covering how online predators find and groom victims, the psychology behind exploitation tactics, sextortion, CSAM, and the legal landscape around these crimes. Covers grooming patterns across social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps.
How to Use It
Best suited for adults who want a thorough understanding of predator behavior and tactics. Useful for parents, school counselors, youth workers, and anyone who works with or around minors.
ISD Global – Networks of Harm: A Victim-Centric Resource on the 764 Network
A research report from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue specifically focused on the 764 network. Explains how 764 operates as a loosely connected, transnational set of groups that coerce minors into producing CSAM, then use it as leverage to force escalating acts of violence or self-harm. Designed to help parents, teachers, coaches, and community members recognize the signs of 764 abuse and respond appropriately.
How to Use It
The most detailed publicly available resource specifically on 764 and affiliated NVE networks. Recommended for anyone who wants to understand the mechanics of how these groups recruit, operate, and target vulnerable youth.
FBI PSA – 764 Public Service Announcement
The FBI's official public service announcement on the 764 network, issued through the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Describes how the network operates, who it targets, and what warning signs parents and guardians should watch for.
How to Use It
A concise, authoritative overview directly from federal law enforcement. Recommended as an introduction to 764 for those who want a brief, credible summary before diving into more detailed resources.