🎙️ LISTEN TO THIS: In this deeply emotional and educational series of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor speaks with Tamia and Timothy Woods about the heartbreaking story of their son, James Woods, a vibrant 17-year-old who tragically lost his life after falling victim to sextortion. Joined by Debbie Lassiter, CEO of Convergence Resource Center, the Woods share their journey through grief, the challenges of navigating online dangers, and the urgent need for parents to build safe judgment-free spaces where children feel empowered to speak openly.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• How sextortion unfolds and the devastating emotional toll it takes on teens.
• Why open, ongoing communication between parents and children can be life-saving.
• Tips for parents to create a safe space and encourage vulnerability.
• The role of trusted adults and community support in preventing online exploitation.
• The connection between sextortion and human trafficking and how we can fight back through awareness and education.
This episode is a call to action for parents, educators, and communities to listen, learn, and lead with compassion. Watch now to discover how we can all be part of the solution.
[00:03:00] Investigating Sextortion
[00:05:20] Why James didn’t tell his parents.
[00:10:41] Suicide manipulation and its impacts.
[00:18:04] Sextortion awareness and prevention.
[00:20:07] Sextortion and human trafficking connection.
[00:24:05] Vulnerability in parent-child conversations.
[00:28:00] Importance of listening to youth.
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