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Pinellas County Launches Online Safety Initiative for Parents
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Pinellas County, Florida, is launching a new initiative to safeguard children online. The Juvenile Welfare Board is providing free subscriptions to Parent Pro-Tech, a platform offering resources on digital safety. Parents can learn about parental controls, social media trends, and AI implications. The platform helps parents understand practical steps to protect their kids from online dangers, including AI chatbots. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri emphasizes the urgency, with over one hundred child pornography cases expected this year. Parents can access the free annual subscriptions in English and Spanish on the Juvenile Welfare Boards website.
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