Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced on Apr. 29 that it will host a virtual webinar on May 7 focused on keeping children safe online. The event will cover topics such as social media, gaming, sextortion, extremist threats, and the use of generative artificial intelligence.
The webinar aims to address growing concerns about children's safety in digital spaces and provide families with tools to navigate new challenges. Subject matter experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Homeland Security Investigations, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are scheduled to present at the event. There will also be a live question-and-answer session and resources available for further education.
Registration is required for participation in the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will not be recorded. Media representatives interested in attending should contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office beforehand; they may observe but are asked not to identify or interview attendees or quote participant questions during the session.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts advances community initiatives related to civil rights and violence prevention according to its official website. The office enforces federal laws through prosecutions involving national security threats and civil rights violations according to its official website, serves all residents across Massachusetts according to its official website, employs over 200 attorneys, paralegals, and staff members according to its official website, maintains offices at multiple locations including Boston's John Joseph Moakley United States Federal Courthouse as well as branch offices in Springfield and Worcester according to its official website, operates as part of the United States Department of Justice according to its official website, handles both criminal prosecutions and civil litigation statewide while promoting public safety since being established in 1789 as one of the nation's earliest such entities according to its official website.
Those unable to attend this session can email USAMA.PSCOutreach@usa.doj.gov for information about future events or join a mailing list. Additional resources including a media kit are available online.
