The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced on April 29 that it will host a virtual webinar on May 7 focused on how to keep children safe online. The event will cover topics such as social media, gaming, sextortion, extremist threats, and the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Subject matter experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are scheduled to present.
The initiative aims to educate parents and guardians about current risks facing children in digital spaces. The event includes live question-and-answer sessions with participants and offers resources for further education. Registration is required via the provided link; the session will not be recorded.
According to the official website, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts advances community initiatives related to civil rights and violence prevention. The office also maintains facilities at several locations across Massachusetts including Boston’s John Joseph Moakley United States Federal Courthouse as well as branch offices in Springfield and Worcester according to its official website. It serves all residents throughout Massachusetts.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is a component of the United States Department of Justice according to its official website, employing over 200 attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff according to its official website. Its responsibilities include enforcing federal laws through prosecutions involving national security threats and civil rights violations as stated by its official website.
Media representatives interested in attending should contact USAMA.Media@usdoj.gov before joining; while they may observe presentations and report on shared resources, they are asked not to identify or interview attendees or quote questions posed during Q&A sessions out of respect for participant privacy. Those unable to attend can request information about future events by emailing USAMA.PSCOutreach@usa.doj.gov.
As noted by its official site, the U.S. Attorney’s Office handles prosecutions of federal crimes and civil litigation statewide, promoting public safety since tracing its origins back to 1789.