Protect Kids Online
The Protect Kids Online (PKO) Podcast is brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This podcast is designed for parents, grandparents, guardians, or caregivers of children. Get information about the trends and updates on the latest apps, websites, and online activity of children 17 yrs and younger. Topics include: activities of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force; App of the Week; tips & methods for combating online child exploitation and sextortion; Internet safety laws; cyberbullying; healthy online habits; protecting your child from strangers online; safe sharing tips; and responses to listener questions! Stay informed, and keep your children safe.
Protect Kids Online
PKO 149: Watch Parties! Virtual Connections to Stream Videos, Movies, and Shows a Rerun
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Wisconsin Department of Justice
Recent inquiries have been brought up about watch parties and summertime activities for youth. Watching videos online has taken over the #1 online activity for teens and tweens historically! Along with this comes apps that provide options for watch parties to view the shows, movies, and videos together. Users can share video and chat to connect while watching together from a distance. This episode covers the ways this could be a good option to connect right now, along with the possible risks, and how to start those safety discussions and get more information.