The Lantern Project

The Lantern Project The Lantern Project ™ is a not for profit organization working to combat human trafficking.

This month, we encourage you have a conversation with your child about online safety. Not sure where to start? We've got...
06/17/2026

This month, we encourage you have a conversation with your child about online safety.

Not sure where to start? We've got you covered!

Here are a few questions to start the conversation.

https://thelantern.net/conversation-starters/

Celebrate with us! We recently had a survivor transition out of our program into independent living. She has a job and a...
06/16/2026

Celebrate with us!

We recently had a survivor transition out of our program into independent living.

She has a job and an apartment of her own.

We are wishing her a bright and beautiful future. 💛

Did you know? There are apps designed to hide private photos, videos, or messages behind innocent looking icons like cal...
06/15/2026

Did you know? There are apps designed to hide private photos, videos, or messages behind innocent looking icons like calculators, or news apps.

Do you know all the apps your child is using?

Knowledge is power and knowing exactly what apps are on their devices is important in keeping your family safe.

We are seeing a dangerous phenomenon where predators are using seemingly innocent gaming chats to lure children and teen...
06/13/2026

We are seeing a dangerous phenomenon where predators are using seemingly innocent gaming chats to lure children and teens into private servers.

Not even games are safe. Encourage kids to tell a parent or trusted adult if something feels off.

House Bill 301 continues to advance in the NC Senate. The legislation would restrict social media accounts for children ...
06/12/2026

House Bill 301 continues to advance in the NC Senate. The legislation would restrict social media accounts for children under 14, require parental consent for ages 14–15, and hold platforms accountable for compliance. The bill also includes AI education and teacher training initiatives to help students safely navigate emerging technologies and prepare for the future workforce.

Read more: https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/north-carolina-lawmakers-weigh-social-media-restrictions-under-16-june-2026/?mc_cid=b8b98e5713&mc_eid=ac29d76e2b

Attention Grandparents! You asked for it. So we made it! We created this page to give you simple, practical tools to mak...
06/11/2026

Attention Grandparents!

You asked for it. So we made it!

We created this page to give you simple, practical tools to make your home a place where your grandkids can truly unplug, reconnect with you, and be safe while they do it.

Check it out here: www.thelantern.net/grandparents

Not every ‘friend’ online is who they say they are.Today, fake profiles can look incredibly real—complete with photos, p...
06/11/2026

Not every ‘friend’ online is who they say they are.

Today, fake profiles can look incredibly real—complete with photos, posts, and mutual ‘friends.’ Some are even powered by AI.

But behind the screen, the person may be completely different.

Teach kids to pause, question, and never assume someone is who they claim to be.

Sextortion is a serious crime where offenders blackmail victims—often teens and children—by threatening to expose explic...
06/10/2026

Sextortion is a serious crime where offenders blackmail victims—often teens and children—by threatening to expose explicit photos or videos unless they provide money, gift cards, or more sexual content.

What starts as a conversation can quickly turn into pressure, screenshots, and threats, and many kids don’t speak up because they feel ashamed or afraid.

They need to know: they won’t be in trouble, and they won’t face it alone.

Be sure to come out and join us this Saturday from 12-3pm at Love and Light Fest at Eagle Hall on the Refuge Life Campus...
06/10/2026

Be sure to come out and join us this Saturday from 12-3pm at Love and Light Fest at Eagle Hall on the Refuge Life Campus. We look forward to seeing you there! 💛

Grooming often doesn’t look dangerous at first—it looks like attention, kindness, and someone who ‘gets’ them. Over time...
06/09/2026

Grooming often doesn’t look dangerous at first—it looks like attention, kindness, and someone who ‘gets’ them. Over time, trust is built, boundaries are lowered, and manipulation begins.

It doesn’t start with harm. It starts with connection, and it only takes 8 minutes for a child to form a lasting bond with an online predator.

Know the signs: www.thalantern.net/resources

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5325 Langford Ave NW
Concord, NC
28027

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