Los Angeles County has slapped Roblox with a lawsuit accusing the wildly popular kids’ gaming platform of giving predators a gateway to groom and exploit children. The suit alleges Roblox falsely marketed itself as a safe haven for kids while operating what officials called a “breeding ground for predators.

Attorneys claim that the popular gaming platform allows sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Roblox has faced similar allegations previously.

Angie Morris, Nursing Manager at the Community Hospital Anderson Sexual Assault Trauma Center with Community Health Network, says families can take meaningful steps to protect children by understanding how grooming works and maintaining open communication.

Landmark trials now underway allege Meta failed to protect children from sexual exploitation, grooming, and addiction-driven design.

In an era where children are increasingly connected to technology, the need to protect their online safety has never been more urgent. The internet offers incredible educational opportunities and social connections, but it also exposes children to ...

Kentucky lawmakers unanimously passed a bill increasing penalties for child grooming, including felony charges for younger victims.

Vannen Crabtree Jr. of Richland faces charges of sexual exploitation by a school employee, grooming and lascivious acts with a minor.

Louise Casey's recent report on grooming gangs and child sexual exploitation in the UK lays bare institutional failings. It highlights that, at present, victims cannot rely upon the criminal justice system—and that it has badly let them down in the past.