Online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) is a horrific crime that targets some of the most vulnerable people in our communities — our children and teens. It includes a broad range of criminal acts that involve exploiting minors for sexual gratification or some other personal or financial gain.

Scouting America has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Know2Protect, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign about the risks children face in the online environment, providing Scouts and their families with the knowledge and skills they need to protect themselves and their families online.

The Cornhusker Council, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, is hosting Project iGuardian, a training and education session for our Scouts and their families to help better protect our youth.   

Project iGuardian offers presentations designed to inform children, teens, parents and trusted adults on the threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), how to implement preventive strategies and how to report suspected abuse to law enforcement. Project iGuardian features Homeland Security Investigation’s case studies and investigative knowledge coupled with perspectives from victim assistance and forensic interview specialists.

• Who: Scouts and their parents
• When: October 15th at 7pm
• Where: Outdoor Education Center, Woods Room
• Cost: FREE
• Space is limited to 60 people

Scouts and Scouters who complete the training will receive an exclusive patch signifying their completion of the training.