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Western North Carolina Resources for Online Safety

FBI Resources

If young people are being exploited, they are the victim of a crime and should report it.

Contact your local FBI field office, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or report it online at tips.fbi.gov.

List of North Carolina Sheriffs' Offices (North Carolina Sheriffs' Association)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline: Report child sexual exploitation
NetSmartzKids: The NetSmartz program offers age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement with resources such as videos, games, downloadable activities, and presentations.