Parental Awareness: Behind The Screen

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In today’s digital world, children are facing dangers many parents never had to navigate growing up. From online grooming through gaming platforms and social media to exploitation and trafficking, predators are finding new ways to target young people every day. Family Worship Center hosted a special Community-Wide Parental Awareness Night with special guests to help equip parents, guardians, and families with the knowledge and tools needed to protect the next generation. This evening featured expert insight, practical conversations, and guidance from pastors, law enforcement, educators, and community leaders on the realities children and teens are facing online today. Panel Members included: Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General Donnie Swaggart, Co-Pastor, Family Worship Center Dr. Gabriel Swaggart, Co-Pastor, Family Worship Center Percy Giles III, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, FBI New Orleans Field Office Jason Ard, Livingston Parish Sheriff Joshua Howard, LSU Professor of Digital and Social Media Kiran Chawla, Moderator and Investigative Journalist Joshua Gil, Incident Commander, United Cajun Navy Christopher Steele, Principal, Family Christian Academy Topics discussed included: • Online safety and social media risks • Gaming platform awareness • Grooming and exploitation tactics • Human trafficking prevention • Building healthy conversations with children and teens We pray this program informs, equips, and encourages families to stay vigilant and engaged in protecting their children in an ever-changing digital world. Visit our website for more information: https://www.parentalawareness.org/