Is the tragedy in Riverside uncommon? Unfortunately, for people who work in this field, the answer is no. “If anybody thinks this is the exception rather than the rule, they’re completely wrong,” said Chris Newlin, National Children’s Advocacy Center.
Austin Lee Edwards posed online as a teen to ‘groom’ a 15-year-old girl before killing her three family members in Riverside, police say. Officials said he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
“If anybody thinks this is the exception rather than the rule, they’re completely wrong,” said Chris Newlin, executive director for thewhich focuses on child sexual abuse. He said many of the details in this case happen every day — things like children being manipulated or catfished online for sexual purposes — but other details make it more sensational, including the suspect being a law enforcement officer and the multiple deaths.
The earlier the better. Walsh said 10 is the average age children now get their own phone, which means these conversations about internet interactions, best practices and threats should begin well before that. “As soon as you put a digital device in your child’s hand, no matter what age that is ... you need to get the child into the habit that that device is not theirs, it’s yours,” Olsen said. “And you’re going to look at it anytime you want.”
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