The Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force tonight is hosting a free screening of an important new documentary about the rapid rise of 'sextortion' crimes targeting teens across the U.S. Register online for the limited capacity event:
The film"uncovers the hidden world of online enticement and exploitation of children and what we can do to stop it," according to the producers and the ICAC.
Sextortion crimes are becoming more common every year and have had tragic outcomes. In San Jose earlier this year, 17-year-old Ryan Last took his own life in a. Ryan's case is one of several depicted in the film. The documentary, produced by Stephen Peek, is making a nationwide tour, which starts in Southern California on Sept. 15. San Jose is the fifth stop on the tour.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake jolts South Bay near Hollister Sunday nightA minor earthquake rattled the region around Hollister in San Benito County Sunday night, according to the USGS.
Read more »
SDSU will relocate film school to new Chula Vista campusICYMI on KPBS Midday Edition: In an historic expansion to the South Bay, SDSU will relocate its School of Theater, Television and Film south to a new, $89-million campus to be built in Chula Vista.
Read more »
Storm system brings first round of rain to Bay AreaRain began to arrive overnight across the Bay Area as storm system off the coast brought the potential for a record amount of precipitation over the next couple of days.
Read more »
Bay Area high school football: Where to find our complete Week 4 coverageWeekend highlights include De La Salle’s close victory at Cathedral-San Diego and Pittsburg’s gut-wrenching loss at home to Folsom.
Read more »
Direly needed rain begins to fall across portions of Bay Area, Northern CaliforniaThe highest amounts of rain appeared concentrated across the North Bay on Sunday morning, with much of the rest of the region receiving just a dash of precipitation.
Read more »