Your Teen Is One Friend Request Away From Danger with Laura Parker of The Exodus Road

Protecting Kids From Online Grooming and Sextortion with Laura Parker of The Exodus Road   Andy Murphy hosts the Secure Family Podcast. Today he interviews Laura Parker, CEO and co-founder of The Exodus Road, a global nonprofit fighting human trafficking. She explains how exploitation has moved online, enabling predators to groom and extort many children quickly through platforms like Instagram, Roblox, and apps with disappearing messages.   They discuss the signs of grooming like "love bombing." Laura emphasizes frequent micro-conversations, building trust so kids report problems without fear, and steps after an image is shared. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: **DAD**.  Protect your senior parents from scams with this free video series. It will share why older Americans are being targeted as well as break down today's scams so you know the red flags to spot. Watch Part 1 on YouTube now. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad emails 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Welcome 02:53 Meet Laura Parker 03:46 Exodus Road Mission 04:55 What Is Trafficking 05:47 Laura's Thailand Origin 07:35 Trafficking Goes Digital 09:07 How Grooming Starts 11:24 Sextortion Reality Check 12:45 Safer Social Media Rules 15:23 Age and App Risks 16:55 Warning Signs and Talks 22:03 Family Tech Agreement 24:41 Building Real Connection 27:14 Advice for Teens 33:15 If a Photo Was Sent 36:17 Resources and Wrap Up 37:28 Final Thoughts   The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC.   The Secure Dad LLC makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content in this podcast or any related materials. Information may change over time, and inadvertent errors or omissions may occur. The Secure Dad LLC is not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information provided.   The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned. All rights reserved.