A field card for protecting kids online — what to do, and what to watch for.
Pick what fits your situation below for clear next steps and who to contact.
Protecting kids from online exploitation.
For parents, teachers, and church leaders. No login. No accounts.
This is less about “how to parent” or “talk to your children” and more about preserving evidence that law enforcement may need.
If something's happening
Something's Wrong
A message, image, or threat that needs a next step right now.
Get guidance →
Before anything happens
Get Ahead of It
Recognize the warning signs and lock down account settings.
Prepare →
What did you find, or what's happening?
Pick whichever is closest — you can change your answer, and none of this is reported anywhere. This is less about “how to parent” or “talk to your children” and more about preserving evidence that law enforcement may need.
If a child is in immediate danger or missing, call 911 now.
Do these in order
Don't do these — they can make it worse
Who to contact
Not sure where to start? Do This Now is a universal first move.
Do This Now
If a child is in immediate danger or missing, call 911 now.
Don't delete anything — screenshots, messages, usernames. It's the evidence that helps an investigator move fast later.
Don't confront the account, block, or reply from your child's device yet — that can cause the person to delete their own trail before it's reported.
Set the device aside (or put it in airplane mode) rather than continuing to use it, if you suspect active contact is ongoing.
Report to NCMEC's CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org (or 1-800-843-5678) — this is the fastest path to the right law enforcement jurisdiction.
