Safeguarding Youth: Law Enforcement Strategies Against Online Victimization and Exploitation (Sworn Law Enforcement Only)

Monday, October 20, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 1CD, Colorado Convention Center

This panel explores the pressing issue of online victimization and exploitation of youth, with particular attention to social media and online gaming platforms. Experts in law enforcement and digital safety will examine the growing risks faced by young people in today’s digital landscape and discuss innovative strategies that police departments can implement to combat these threats. Attendees will gain insights into the importance of advancing technological tools and providing comprehensive training for personnel to effectively address and mitigate incidents of online abuse. Through the analysis of real-world case studies and successful interventions, this session aims to equip law enforcement professionals with actionable strategies to foster a safer online environment for youth. Join us for an engaging discussion that emphasizes collaboration, proactive measures, and the shared responsibility of safeguarding the next generation.

Attendance for this session is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers only.

Submitter(s)

Calvin Cannon, MPP

Senior Program Manager
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Speaker(s)

Jesse Crowe

Special Agent in Charge
Wisconsin Department of Justice
AS

Alex Sarrano

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
David Frattare

Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Ohio ICAC
Kristina Bensley

Delaware Department of Justice, Delaware ICAC