Protect Kids Online

June is Internet Safety Month! Join Dana as she highlights the number one way to improve online safety measures with your kiddos. With online and offline lines blurring nowadays the need for open communication surrounding digital use is crucial. Find more information on how to start the conversation through #starttheconversation with the National ICAC Task Force . 

Join Dana as she introduces Katie and Leeana to the PKO Podcast. Katie and Leeana are the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force's victim services specialists who provide victim support throughout the state. The three discuss sexual assault awareness month, victim services in the ICAC world, and more! 

Join Dana as she reviews the new and upcoming app BeReal! This unique app sends a notification everyday at a random time, notifying users and their friends simultaneously. The user then shares a photo of themselves and what they are up to at that time of day. Dana reviews the potential positives and negatives of the app compared to other apps out there. As always feel free to reach out with any id...

Join Dana and Kagan as they discuss dating and social meeting apps and the use by children seen the last few years. The two return to a brief overview of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTip program before speaking on the main topic for this episode. Dating and social meet up apps are becoming trendier for teens and young children to this day. Dana and Kagan cove...

Join Dana and Jess as they discuss the recent Safer Internet Day rollout and the focus on Blackmail/Sextortion. The two highlight the growing trends that affect the lives of children more often than most parents realize. Thankfully there are resources to not only help support your children but respond when this illicit act occurs!

In this episode of the PKO podcast we are joined by Joe Miller with WashingTECH. Join Dana and Joe as they discuss a wide array of topics from the current discussions held today in federal government to device and internet safety talks we can have with our children. Not only do the two cover a veritable amount of resources on internet safety but the two cover the upcoming highlight for Safer Inter...

This week we are delighted to introduce Jess and Kagan, our two Wisconsin ICAC analysts, as they join Dana in a discussion on technology during the holidays. By considering this year's CyberTip trends and the nearing holiday season, the three review the possible coming changes and safety considerations as new technology is introduced in the household!

Join Dana and Jeff as they review the rising app Playbyte. The two discover that the aim of Playbyte is to act as a TikTok for videogames. Users can develop their own games or try out other people's creations, while also leading to similar mini-games personalized for the user. By exploring some of the potential risks the PKO team discusses the positives and negatives of the app!

Join Dana and special guest Caroline, from the Illinois Attorney General's Office ICAC team, as they discuss technology use within the house. The two review the various ramifications of tech use by young children and how parents can set a good example on internet use. From there the podcast team discusses the various content and experiences toddlers appear to be having in this growing digital...

Join Dana and special guest Chris, from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, as they discuss the return of popular anonymous app YikYak! After a brief hiatus from the major social media scene it seemed important for the podcast team to return for a review on the app's recent resurgence. While the app was originally developed with the intent for college aged users, it has shown up in t...

Join Dana and Matt as they share some important updates for the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force and the PKO Podcast. This episodes covers the importance of digital and technological education while looking back at their experience with the evolution of technology. The PKO Podcast will be taking a short hiatus until the school year commences in the fall. 

Join Dana and Jeff as they discuss new and old social media challenges. Over the years various challenges have popped up across social media websites influencing children and adults alike. The two discuss the various ramifications on one's physical and mental well -being when attempting these challenges and posting them on the internet. 

Join Dana and Jeff this week as they discuss YouTube Kids! With the intent to both educate and empower youth today, there is hope that when our children come across harmful material they feel comfortable reaching out to a trusted adult. The two discuss this growing alternative that aims to provide youth oriented videos, newer safety settings, and parental controls.

This week we return to times of yore where Dana & Carl reviewed Discord and Twitch, and prove that neither one of them are regular online gamers.  They also prove very quickly how easy it is to spend a lot of time watching other gamers live stream their play.  It is very easy to lose track of time. With the continual rise in popularity of Twitch streamers and their personal servers on discord...

Join the PKO Podcast team as they dive back into the popular and growing game Roblox. With its recent movement to the public sphere and access to the game across just about any device and platform there is a need to know more! Players can interact on a multitude of servers where they can create new worlds or engage in obstacles, horror themed games, shooters, and more. While there are good options...

We harken back to times when Carl & Dana discuss the early publication of the app YOLO. Not only did the app become quite popular upon release but has seen continual use since its arrival to app-stores.  YOLO is a Snapchat add-on that has been off the charts popular since its release.  It's an anonymous Q&A app that allows you to ask questions of your friends and followers on Facebook...

On this episode, PKO is fortunate to connect with Inspector Ibrahim Ozdemir with the Turkish National Police! They discuss the importance of collaborating on online exploitation crimes, similarities and differences in trends, challenges faced, and exciting new safety initiatives, including Turkey's Siberay! Join us for this episode, as we all work together for a better internet.

In this episode, PKO chats about an online game that is made to spook and scare the user throughout. Listen in to learn about this one, ideas for discussion starters with your kids, and ways to help them realize it might be TOO scary for them.

How are you and your families doing with screen-time management? Join PKO this week to check in about virtual burnout, signs and symptoms, and ideas to help reduce the impact of increased screen time on adults and kids alike! CDC recommendations for coping with stress and keeping mental health in mind are also discussed.

PKO revisits the site Omegle as an update from Episode 75. ICAC has been seeing some higher levels of use of the site again. Kids are curious and might be interested in the anonymous chat site to meet new people, but there are risks to be aware of with anonymous apps, live streaming, and chatting with strangers. Know what they are doing online, and teach them how to respond and report if something...

This episode features Susan Kennedy, Prevention Manager with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Into the Cloud Season 2 has released, which is a great way to introduce the topic of online safety to young children with the use of cartoon episodes and talking points. Looking for resources for older children and teens? They have those, too! Tune in to hear about some free resourc...

Check out this episode to hear exciting news from Common Sense on the upcoming launch of their new Sensical platform! It's a free streaming service to provide reviewed, age-appropriate content for children 2-12. We can't wait! This episode also talks about the popular favorite for videos, YouTube, and discusses current child safety policies that are in place as well as where to find more...

This episode provides some great stats and information from Wisconsin ICAC work throughout 2020 (Thank you for all the PKO episode listens & downloads, and for sharing the information)! PKO also provides some exciting safety information and announcements for the start of 2021. Please listen in, share the information out, and above all - stay safe!

In this episode, join PKO to chat about the importance of learning capabilities of new devices and paying attention to both device and account settings. In fact, if you have new devices (or apps or games) in the home, this is a perfect time to take a look at those settings with your child. Not only will it provide a great opportunity for discussion about expectations and safety information, it wil...

Wink is an add-on app for Snapchat that allows you to communicate with new users based on both users agreeing to connect. As always when connecting with strangers online, there are safety concerns to be aware of with this. Join us on this episode to hear more about how Wink works, discussion points for families, and resources to find more information if you need to learn more about apps or games.