Children of the Street - Dangerously Cute (2021)

In kids’ online games, everyone looks friendly—even sexual predators. To help parents see the risks of these games and their chat functions, Children of the Street contrasted cute online gaming characters with the ugly intentions of the predators lurking behind them.

“It’s surprisingly easy for people with ill-intentions to hide behind cute avatars and fake profiles to gain the trust and friendship of kids through online gaming platforms,” according to Jen Graham, communications and development manager at PLEA Community Social Services, which runs the Children of the Street program.

Graham says the grooming process typically begins with exploiters using things like game codes or currency to build trust, and then enticing kids onto other apps to glean more personal information or encourage them to meet in person.

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Luke Devlin: Associate Creative Director / Writer

Rory O’Sullivan: Associate Creative Director / Art Director

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