Plus3 For Cyber Safety

10/09/2026

Great faith and solid delivery 😊

10/06/2026

It’s important for parents to have some tech-free time with their kids so you can learn about their day, and anything they are excited or concerned about.

Not every moment needs a screen. Setting aside tech-free time during meals, family activities or before bed can give everyone a chance to reconnect.
Small, consistent boundaries can help families build healthier digital habits together.
Start here:
http://internetsafety101.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Family-contract-for-smartphones-and-digital_devices-202505.pdf?

09/15/2026

SHARE: For parents and teachers the time is NOW to educate your students and kids to not be afraid to report a personal cyber-bullying situation.
Make a report to NCMEC's CyberTipline here: https://report.cybertip.org/

09/10/2026

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has valuable resources for parents on sextortion.

As the nation's nonprofit clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation - because every child deserves a safe childhood. Hope is why we're here.

08/31/2026

META IS MAKING BIG CHANGES FOR TEENS 📱
Parents may want to pay attention to this.
Meta has agreed to new safeguards for teens using Facebook and Instagram, including stricter limits on how and when young users can access the apps.
Here’s what’s changing:
⏰ 2-hour daily limit for users under 18, which can only be turned off with a parent’s permission
🌙 No Facebook or Instagram from midnight to 6 a.m.
🏫 Notifications muted during school hours
📵 Teens will get more control over autoplay and algorithm-based feeds
❤️ Likes and reactions will be hidden by default
🔒 Stronger protections against unwanted contact from suspicious adults
👨‍👩‍👧 More parental controls and alerts about teen activity
The agreement also calls for stronger technology to identify underage users and keep teens in age-appropriate experiences.

🚨 META IS MAKING BIG CHANGES FOR TEENS 📱

Parents may want to pay attention to this.

Meta has agreed to new safeguards for teens using Facebook and Instagram, including stricter limits on how and when young users can access the apps.

Here’s what’s changing:

⏰ 2-hour daily limit for users under 18, which can only be turned off with a parent’s permission
🌙 No Facebook or Instagram from midnight to 6 a.m.
🏫 Notifications muted during school hours
📵 Teens will get more control over autoplay and algorithm-based feeds
❤️ Likes and reactions will be hidden by default
🔒 Stronger protections against unwanted contact from suspicious adults
👨‍👩‍👧 More parental controls and alerts about teen activity

The agreement also calls for stronger technology to identify underage users and keep teens in age-appropriate experiences.

Meta says the goal is to make social media safer for young people, but some experts say these changes are only a first step and that more needs to be done to address addictive features and harmful content.

Would you want these restrictions turned on for your teenager? 👇

08/18/2026

We are deeply grateful to the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce - Texas for welcoming Plus3 For Cyber Safety Board Member Cole Williams and giving him the opportunity to share valuable insights on how members can stay safe online. The digital world is full of hidden risks, and staying informed is one of the strongest ways to protect yourself.

Remember: protecting your digital life also means protecting your mental well‑being. If you or someone you know is experiencing harmful behavior online, speak up, save the evidence, and reach out to a trusted adult.

08/18/2026

It's back to school time! Every student should feel safe. If someone is hurting a student online, it is important not to keep it to themselves. Teach your students to tell a trusted adult at school or at home so they can get support right away.

Check out the various resources for students, teachers and parents: https://plus3forcybersafety.org/resources/

08/03/2026

This is such an important reminder. Parents can help by reviewing privacy settings, using parental controls, setting clear boundaries, and regularly talking with their children about online safety.

Online exploitation prevention starts with awareness, communication...

07/30/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe online. The Plus3 For Cyber Safety summer newsletter highlights powerful stories, practical tools, and expert insights to help our communities stand strong against cyberbullying.

We are excited to share this "magazine style" newsletter with parents, educators, school counselors and more who are helping kids and young adults learn how to stay safe online.

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/PLUS3FORCYBERSAFETY-Summer-2026-Newsletter

Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

07/02/2026

While visiting Houston for events, a European 15-year-old girl was allegedly enticed online by an adult to travel from Texas to Illinois.

FBI Houston rapidly responded with advanced investigative and technological resources that guided local law enforcement to locate and safely reunite the girl with her family.

The investigation continues, but this is what FBI Houston does every day. We rescue the vulnerable, we protect victims, and we bring families back together.