The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Team has arrested hundreds of suspects accused of exploiting children. Investigators have identified 68 child victims since the team was created in October 2023.
Statewide, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill pushes for efforts to combat online predators. She announced a lawsuit against Roblox, a popular gaming platform, on Aug. 14, alleging the distribution of child sex abuse material. Roblox responded the next day, stating that accusations of exploitation are “simply untrue” and listed ways they are promoting safety.
The U.S. Department of Justice suggests parents, guardians and caregivers supervise children’s internet use, adjust privacy settings and use parental controls. Click here to see more tips. Reports can be made by calling 911 or local authorities or sending a cybertip.
Discord is a communication platform that allows people to talk to each other in real time. The app’s teen and child safety policy states that child sexual abuse material and grooming are reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Those who violate policy get a permanent ban.
This is an add-on for the social media platform Snapchat. The eSafety Commissioner explains that Hoop is used to connect strangers by swiping “yes.” Hoop community guidelines say the app has a “zero-tolerance approach,” and adults are prohibited from contacting minors.
Instagram is a popular app for photo and video sharing. Law enforcement says teens can make fake accounts to hide content. Instagram offers a parent’s guide to explain safety features and educate parents.
Kik is another messaging app. Law enforcement says kids can bypass text messaging features. According to Kik, only people 18 and older are allowed to have an account. Community standards state that Kik has “zero tolerance” for child exploitation, and those who violate policy will be reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Omegle lets people communicate using free video chat. Law enforcement says criminals record video chats to use them as blackmail.
This is a popular online gaming platform that lets users create different virtual universes. Roblox says it moderates all content and offers guidelines to parents. According to law enforcement, predators can befriend kids, ask personal questions, or try to move conversations off the platform.
This app lets people send photos and videos to each other that disappear after opening. There are tools for parents to monitor their kids’ Snapchat use.
TikTok is one of the largest social media apps in the U.S. Its users can create short videos that are shared publicly. Law enforcement says privacy controls are limited, putting kids at risk of viewing explicit content. TikTok says content from teens under 16 isn’t allowed to be recommended for the For You feed for strangers.
Vault hides private photos and videos. Law enforcement says the app can be used to conceal inappropriate content or messages from parents.
X is the app formerly known as Twitter. Users must be at least 13 to make an account, according to its age policy.
Yarn is advertised as a chat fiction app. Law enforcement says the app can contain mature or explicit content.
YikYak is a location-based app that lets users post anonymously. Children under the age of 13 aren’t allowed on the app. YikYak encourages people to contact authorities if child exploitation is witnessed.
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