BOSTON — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Massachusetts), published as received.
BOSTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts is hosting a virtual webinar on May 7, 2026 on how to keep children safe online. Topics will include social media, gaming, sextortion, extremist threats and the rise of generative artificial intelligence. The event will feature presentations from subject matter experts, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations; Homeland Security Investigations; and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. There will also be live Q&A with participants and resources for further education.
Registration is required for the event please find link below. The webinar will not be recorded:
Topic: Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online
Date and time: Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 6:30 PM (EST)
Registration: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r3e7ec6dd39529e1d1509dc763f5668f8
Members of the media who are interested in attending should contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office in advance at USAMA.Media@usdoj.gov. Media representatives are welcome to observe the event and report on the presentations and resources shared; however, out of respect for participants, media should not identify, approach, or interview attendees or quote questions posed by participants during the event.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled webinar but interested in attending other similar presentations in the future, please email USAMA.PSCOutreach@usdoj.gov to be put on our mailing list.
Interested in promoting the event in your community? A media kit and additional resources can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/project-safe-childhood/project-safe-childhood-resources
